Undefeated MBU Men’s Volleyball Advances in Nationals

MBU’s undefeated men’s volleyball team entered the NAIA National Championship as the No. 1 seed, and secured their first win over Xavier University, in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday afternoon, advancing to the next round in the tournament. Photo by MBU Athletics Steven Rodriguez, senior men’s volleyball player from San

MBU to MLB: One Spartan’s Big League Dream Coming True

Josh Fuentes, who played at Missouri Baptist University five years ago, is now the 11th-rated prospect in the Colorado Rockies organization, according to MLB.com, and he looks to continue his success as he got called up to the Big Leagues this week, delivering a base hit in his first-ever Major

Changing Perspective, Choosing Cheer

Switching from field hockey to the cheer mat, Jennifer Marsh, MBU cheerleading assistant coach, discovered a new love that would bring her to her alma mater to lead the cheerleading squad she was once a member of. Along the way, Marsh discovered she’s also able to relate Christ to the

The Overseas Experience

American football is a sport that has really taken off in other countries like Serbia, Denmark, and even Germany. MBU has a student athlete who took the opportunity to play overseas, now he’s back to share his experience. Photo provided via Keenan Savage Instagram Keenan Savage (right) smiles and signs

Meet MBU’s Newest Athletic Trainers

Missouri Baptist University has added four young and talented personalities to the athletic training room in Stephanie Brewer, Austin Wagner, Alisha Frierdich and Drew Potter. Photos by Trevor Chaney Stephanie Brewer stands next to the entrance of the Missouri Baptist University athletic training room as athletes await her daily treatment.

Soccer Players Serve as the Hands and FEET of Christ

MBU sports team are often involved with various opportunities to give back to the St. Louis communities. One way the MBU men’s soccer team recognizes the value of serving as the hands and feet of Christ is through playing soccer each spring with special needs children as part of the

Fellowship of Christian Athletes at MBU

On-campus, Christ-centered organizations allow students the opportunity to connect and grow in their faith alongside their peers. MBU’s FCA huddle meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in the North Hall lobby.  Photo from MBU Flickr Junior Meredith Linn, history major, and senior Ethan Metzler, physical education major, encourage students to

Just Do It? The Spartans Have Done It

With Nike’s slogan being “Just Do It,” the Missouri Baptist University athletic department has just done something big, moving to an all-Nike gear contract. Photo by Jordan Hall Pictured is an example of the gear Missouri Baptist University athletic teams are wearing after the university struck a deal this fall

A Season of Firsts

The Missouri Baptist University men’s soccer closed out a record-breaking season by claiming the AMC conference title, winning 2-1 in overtime, for the first time in MBU history. Photo by John Wood After scoring the game-winning goal in overtime and ultimately leading the MBU men’s soccer team to the NAIA

MBU Envisions Home Field Advantage

With three different sports requiring a turf field, Missouri Baptist University’s athletic department is looking to deliver with the second-phase construction of Spartan Field. Photo by Stacy Rohan Construction for Spartan Field started in 2013 and already hosts sporting events such as soccer and lacrosse games, and it plays host