Setting the Bar for Success

The Spartan women’s volleyball team has had a large amount of success since the 2005 season, as they have become a pillar of consistency at Missouri Baptist University. Photos courtesy of University Communications The Missouri Baptist University women’s volleyball team stands for the singing of the national anthem before their season home opener. The Spartans […]

Pursuing Hope After Career-Ending Injuries

Missouri Baptist University lacrosse goalkeeper Alexis Womble has been forced to support her team from the sidelines as too many concussions and other various injuries have led her doctors to recommend she no longer play the sport she loves most. And the MBU senior is exhibiting mature Christian faith in how she deals with the […]

From Never Playing the Game, to Varsity Volleyball

Missouri Baptist University volleyball player Mason Crabtree came to MBU from a town too small to have a high school volleyball team, so he never played in high school, except working out with the girls team, but now he has managed to make the nationally ranked volleyball team at MBU. Photo by Haley Sandvoss Mason […]

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 […]

The Intricate Process Behind NAIA College Athletic Scholarships

The scouting and recruiting process at MBU consists of so much more than meets the eye, yet when it all comes together smoothly as planned, the student’s academic degree is the final product. Photo by Jessica Danielle Moore Iris Dixon, head women’s basketball coach and NAIA compliance athletic director, with Assistant Coach Samuel Pearson (far right), […]

The End of College: Life May Not Be as Relieving as You Think

Earning a college degree is indeed an achievement for all students, however, the end of college life may not be as relieving as we’d like to think. After all, the working world awaits and getting prepared for it is more difficult than ever. Especially if you are 2,500 miles from home.

MBU Dance Team Struts into History

For the first time in four years of existence, Missouri Baptist University’s Dance Program has qualified for the Nationals, overcoming all expectations. Photo by Stacey Biermann

Spartan Baseball’s Fall World Series

The MBU baseball team finished up its fall season with a Spartan’s World Series against each other last week. The Spartan baseball team was divided up into two teams, blue and grey, and the Spartans played a five-game series to see who was the better of the two teams.