Athletics News
Two Grizzly Volleyball players sign with new teams
May 06, 2026
Two sophomore members of the 2025 Grizzly Volleyball team at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have signed with their new teams at four-year institutions.
Grizzly Athletics to Host College Rodeo
May 01, 2026
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced that Grizzly Athletics will host a college rodeo in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the university’s rodeo program.
Dillon Hargrove named new head coach of Grizzly Basketball
April 13, 2026
Dillon Hargrove has been hired as the sixth head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball program.
Annual Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet set for April 28
April 07, 2026
Awards and accolades will abound at the annual Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Athletics All Sports Banquet, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
Grizzly basketball coaching candidates to be interviewed April 6-7
April 02, 2026
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains will interview three candidates for the men’s basketball head coaching position next week following the departure of Jared Phay, Director of Grizzly Athletics Rachel Peterson announced today.
Three Grizzly Volleyball standouts sign with new teams
March 10, 2026
Three sophomore members of the 2025 Grizzly Volleyball team at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have signed with their new teams at four-year institutions.
MSU-WP Grizzly Softball enters new era
February 05, 2026
The Missouri State-West Plains Grizzly Softball program enters this season with a new coaching staff as it looks for a fresh start after finishing last season with a 7-47 record.
Grizzly Baseball ready to build on inaugural season
February 03, 2026
Adversity was a key theme in the inaugural season for Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Baseball, but they enter the 2026 season ready to build on the foundation laid last spring.
MSU-WP announces Dustin Sahlmann as Grizzly Volleyball head coach
February 02, 2026
Dustin Sahlmann has been named head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball program. He will be the fourth head coach in the program’s history.
MSU-WP Grizzly named NJCAA Volleyball All-American
December 18, 2025
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Victoria Antia of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-American second team.
Recipients of Missouri State University Foundation athletic scholarships at MSU-WP announced
December 17, 2025
WEST PLAINS, Mo.- Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the current academic year.
Grizzlies end semester on winning streak
December 16, 2025
Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball heads into the holiday break playing its best basketball of the season, riding a five-game winning streak with an 8-7 overall record.
Nomination period open for Grizzly Athletics Hall of Fame
December 12, 2025
Members of the Grizzly Athletics Hall of Fame selection committee at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invite area fans to submit nominations for honorees.
Area youth invited to Grizzly Basketball Christmas Camp Dec. 29 and 30
December 01, 2025
Area school-aged youth are invited to participate in Grizzly Basketball Christmas Camp Dec. 29 and 30 at the West Plains Civic Center.
Most Saturday games this season will begin at 4 p.m.
November 17, 2025
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball officials announced that most Saturday games this season will begin at 4 p.m., following a vote by Region 16 teams.
Grizzly Esports prepared for season with new coaching staff
September 15, 2025
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced Nickales Lawson as the new head coach of the Grizzly Esports program.