Mizzou Volleyball Prepares for Season-Opening Doubleheader: The Buzz

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Missouri volleyball is set to open its season against James Madison at 5 p.m. Friday in Fort Myers, Fla. Following that game, the Tigers will stay put to face Florida Gulf Coast at 12 p.m. Saturday as part of a weekend doubleheader.

Missouri is not very familiar with either opponent, having played them only once each. The Tigers are currently 0-1 against the Dukes and 1-0 against the Eagles.

Missouri's Saturday match against the Eagles will be streamed on ESPN+, and Kelly Burke will be on the call.

The Tigers previously competed in an exhibition match Saturday against Omaha. On the road, the Tigers grabbed a 3-0 victory. The team will look to carry that momentum into its contest with the Dukes and Eagles.

There is a lot riding on getting out to a strong start, as the Tigers begin the year as a ranked team. They are one of just five SEC teams in the American Volleyball Coaches Association national poll (along with Texas, Kentucky, Texas A&M, and Florida). The poll, released on Aug. 6, ranked the Tigers at No. 17.

Here’s the Buzz for Friday, August 29, 2025:

Friday’s Mizzou Schedule

• Cross country opener beginning at 8 a.m. for women and 8:30 a.m. for men in Columbia, Mo.
• Volleyball vs. James Madison at 5 p.m. in Fort Myers, Fla. 

Mizzou Results

• Football defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 61-6 in the season opener on Thursday.
• Soccer fell 2-1 to No. 15 Memphis. Junior Mia Yang scored for the Tigers.

Did you notice?

• Missouri track and field was ranked in the SEC Coaches' Preseason Poll. The men landed at No. 4 in the conference, and the women landed at No. 7.

Making our mark🎯 on the SEC Coaches' Preseason Poll!#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/KKo4mgSDuT

— Mizzou Track & Field (@MizzouTFXC) August 26, 2025

• Missouri basketball posted a video in honor of the football team's season opener. The basketball team opens its season with an exhibition against Kansas State on Oct. 24.

Team full of athletes 💯

Good luck to @mizzoufootball tonight#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/yReSPa30q5

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) August 28, 2025

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