“Uncle Drew” and the Squad Rock the Park in Hoops Hit
The old school meets the new school in “Uncle Drew,” a hilarious basketball comedy that also has a heart. Uncle Drew and his team take on the young generation in the Rucker Park Tournament and plan to show them how the game of basketball is really played.
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 autographs with his teammates on […]
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. Athletic trainers like Brewer, Drew […]
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 attend FCA for food, fun […]
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 with the company and a […]
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 to the MBU football team’s […]
Sports, a Second Parent
Kids from poverty stricken neighborhoods and broken homes can learn the qualities of good character through athletics. Kids learn how to work in teams, to be hardworking, to set goals and even understand responsibility for the first time. Copyright-free image from Google Growing up in inner-city areas can have detrimental effects on adolescents, but those […]
Soldiering on Until I Find God’s Plan
A girl with big basketball dreams soon realizes that a change of plans can bring turmoil in the short term but a positive light in the end, when looked at with the grace of God.
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 […]
God Gives a New Meaning to “Silver Lining”
In the midst of our toughest battles, our biggest losses, God is at work. He enters into the chaos, and instead of allowing that pain to be the end of our story, He makes miracles. All it takes is a little hope, and a lot of fight. Photos by Trevor Chaney Waiting for her next […]