Mizzou Volleyball Falls in Close Game to Florida: The Buzz

'Close, but no cigar' was the story for No. 25 Missouri volleyball at Florida on Friday night.

A quick glance at the final score would tell you that the Tigers were simply outmatched, with Florida taking three out of four sets. But a closer look shows a different story, Each of the sets were decided by an average of 2.25.

Missouri volleyball at Florida

Set 1: Missouri 23, Florida 25
Set 2: 25 - 22
Set 3: 23 - 25
Set 4: 26 - 28

Senior outside hitter Caylen Alexander, a transfer from Hawai'i, recorded her fourth double-double on the season, recording 24 kills and 15 digs. Meanwhile, redshirt junior setter Marina Crownover recorded her seventh double-double of the season, recording 14 digs and 40 assists.

Missouri has been off to a rough start to Southeastern Conference play, sitting with a 1-4 conference record. The Tigers' sole SEC win was a sweep over Arkansas.

Missouri will continue on its road trip, next playing at Auburn at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Here's the rest of the morning buzz for Saturday, October 11.

Friday's Mizzou Results

Soccer lost 2-0 to No. 24 Vanderbilt. The Tigers, now 4-9-1 on the season, haven't won since Sept. 12.

Mizzou Weekend Schedule

• Football vs. No. 8 Alabama at 11 a.m. Saturday in Columbia, Mo. — Watch, Listen
• Volleyball at Auburn at 2 p.m. Sunday in Auburn, Ala.

SEC News

How to Watch Every SEC Football Game During 2025 Week 7

Did you notice?

Braden Buermann, a quarterback in the class of 2029, announced he'll be in attendance Saturday for Missouri football's game against Alabama.

Excited to be in Columbia tomorrow for the game vs @AlabamaFTBL #MIZ @KirbMoore @JaredRussellMIZ @JPRockMO @elitefootball pic.twitter.com/csWW7xETuS
— Braden Biermann '29 QB (@biermannqb11) October 10, 2025

Asa Barnes, a three-star running back in the class of 2027 will also be in attendance. The Tennessee native also has offers from Alabama and Florida State.

I will be visiting @MizzouFootball for their game this weekend vs Alabama @SWiltfong_ @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @TomLoy247 @SeanW_247Sports @samspiegs @TNSelect7V7 @WV_Chargers_FB @coachjakesisk @CoachLoop @FriedmanAdamm pic.twitter.com/wzIpOz6mXQ
— Asa Barnes (@iamd1asa34) October 10, 2025

Mizzou athletics announced that the military flyover scheduled for the football game against Alabama was cancelled due to the federal government shutdown.

Due to the federal government shutdown, Saturday’s planned military flyover at the @MizzouFootball game has been canceled. Additionally, the ROTC Cannon Crew will not be present.

We’re proud to share that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will serve as Saturday’s pregame color…
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) October 10, 2025

Mizzou Quote of the Day:

“I’ve been fortunate to start quite a few games in the NFL, and these opportunities don’t come around very often, just make the most of them, have fun, cut it loose, just go play ball.”
Blaine Gabbert

Countdown to Mizzou men's and women's basketball season opener:

23 days.

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