Missouri State University-West Plains

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

News

Your source for breaking news at Missouri State-West Plains

  • News Releases
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • University/Community Programs
You are here: Home / Archives for News Releases / Athletics

Grizzly Esports Announces Ursa Minor Camp Update

2026 May 18 by University Communications

Grizzly Esports Head Coach Nick Lawson has announced an updated format for the upcoming Ursa Minor Camp, transitioning to a structured day camp designed to better serve student players and families across the region. The camp will take place June 15-19 at Champion Hall, running daily from 1 to 5 p.m., and the cost to attend is $50 per participant. The Ursa Minor Day Camp will … [Read more...] about Grizzly Esports Announces Ursa Minor Camp Update

Filed Under: Athletics, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Grizzly eSports, Nickales Lawson, Ursa Minor

Dillon Hargrove named new head coach of Grizzly Basketball

2026 April 13 by University Communications

Dillon Hargrove has been hired as the sixth head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball program. Hargrove comes from McCook Community College, where he has served as head coach of the men’s basketball program since June 2024. University officials announced the hiring today. It is subject to approval by the Missouri State University Board of … [Read more...] about Dillon Hargrove named new head coach of Grizzly Basketball

Filed Under: Athletics, News Releases Tagged With: Dillon Hargrove, Dillon Hargrove MSU-WP, Grizzly Athletics, Grizzly Basketball, Missouri State-West Plains Basketball, Missouri State-West Plains Grizzly Basketball, MSU-West Plains Grizzlies, MSU-WP, MSU-WP Grizzly Athletics, MSU-WP Grizzly Basketball

Grizzly Baseball program and new sports complex topic of March 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

2026 March 3 by University Communications

Baseball coach, Kadem Tharp.

The March meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, March 13, from noon to 1 pm. The location for this meeting is the Grizzly Bite cafeteria inside Grizzly Lofts, located at 665 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, Mo. Rachel Peterson, Director of Athletics, and Kadem Tharp, Head Baseball Coach, will present about the team and the progress of the new sports … [Read more...] about Grizzly Baseball program and new sports complex topic of March 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

Filed Under: Athletics, Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Friends of the Garnett Library, Grizzly Baseball, Grizzly Bite, Kadem Tharp, Rachel Peterson, Sports Complex

Candidates for 2026 MSU-WP homecoming king, queen announced

2026 February 11 by University Communications

On Saturday, Feb. 21, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will be crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The crowning will take place during halftime ceremonies of the annual homecoming basketball game between the Grizzlies and the State Fair Community College Roadrunners, sponsored by Don’s Auto Service. The game will get underway at 7 p.m. in … [Read more...] about Candidates for 2026 MSU-WP homecoming king, queen announced

Filed Under: Athletics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Homecoming, Homecoming candidates, MSU-WP, MSU-WP Homecoming

Grizzly Athletics topic of Dec. 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

2019 December 2 by University Communications

The Garnett Library and sign

Missouri State University-West Plains’ Grizzly Athletics program will be the program topic at the Dec. 13 meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library. Dean of Student Services/Athletic Director Dr. Angela Totty and Grizzly Volleyball Assistant Coach Briana Walsh and Graduate Assistant Coach Susannah Kelley will be the presenters. The luncheon and meeting will take place … [Read more...] about Grizzly Athletics topic of Dec. 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

Filed Under: Academics, Athletics, News Releases Tagged With: Basketball, Community, Friends of the Garnett Library, Garnett Library, Grizzly Cheer Team, Volleyball

Next Page »

Resources

  • Campus Happenings Blog
  • Student Stories
    • Amanda’s Story
    • Shane’s Story
  • Event Planning Checklist
  • Grizzly Gear Monday
  • Online Forms
  • Equal Opportunity Publication Policy
  • Publication Policies
  • Op-Ed Policy
  • Quick Facts
  • Creating Social Media Content
    • Connect With Us
    • Accessibility Tips on Social Media
    • Social Media Kits
  • Spotlights
    • Alumni Spotlights
    • Faculty Spotlights
    • Staff Spotlights
    • Student Spotlights
  • Staff
  • Weather Policy
  • Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Archives

Categories

Campus Calendar

  • Complete Calendar
New beginnings...endless possibilitiesNew beginnings...endless possibilities
  • Last Modified: December 2, 2019
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution
  • © 2026 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information