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 Diego, California, saves the ball […]
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 sport and serve as an […]
Esports Hitting Stride at MBU
Esports began at MBU in the winter of 2015 through a volleyball coach, a student and a simple conversation that brought this team to life. Since then the team has grown, the facilities have become more high tech and sophisticated, and the program is finding a place among some of the best in the nation.
Not Your Average Volleyball Game
Why watch a game when you can be a part of one? That is a question posed by a group of students as they came together to work to increase attendance at a volleyball game this spring. Photo by Michael Klussman Emily Brown (left) and Krista Tyson (right) participate in a “halftime” game at the […]
THREE-PEAT: Defending Their Title
For the third year in a row Missouri Baptist University is hosting the NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship. In addition to large live crowds at the SRC, games will be streaming on the NAIA Network and also ESPN3. The Spartans, who have won the coveted championship two years in a row, have their work cut […]
MBU Volleyball vs. St. Louis College of Pharmacy
The Spartans played for something on Wednesday that was bigger than just winning a conference game. As the women took down St. Louis College of Pharmacy easily in three sets, they also brought awareness to thyroid cancer and raised over $2,000 in memory of Mike Brendel.
MBU Volleyball vs. Lindenwood-Belleville
The Spartans swept the Lynx in three straight sets on Thursday, Oct. 1, to remain undefeated in the American Midwest Conference play. Photos by Ryan Rerich Haley Pouliezos, senior libero from Imperial, Mo., saves the Spartans from losing a point as the crowd looks on anxiously.
Spartans Donate to Cancer Research
Students and staff come together to support a fellow student with a day full of fun events. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brendel
Women’s Volleyball vs. Stephens College
The Spartans took down the Stars in a dominating fashion in three sets on Friday. Senior Hannah Carey buries a spike down the line against the Stars.
Spartan Spotlight: Hannah Carey
Missouri Baptist University beckons students of various backgrounds to engage in a well-rounded liberal arts education enhanced by a tight-knit community. Spartan Spotlight features incredible talent and stories that MBU offers. Photo by: MBU Athletics Hannah Carey, pictured at the far right with her teammates, holds up an All-Tournament Team certificate. Carey said she has learned a great deal […]