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Missouri Volleyball transfers propel Missouri to 3-1 start
The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers are off to a 3-1 start in the 2025 season after splitting a two-game series with Arkansas State on Friday. Here are three takeaways from the team’s first four games.
Alexander in Action
The story of the offseason for Missouri was the acquisition of University of Hawaii transfer Caylen Alexander. It’s safe to say that the senior has lived up to the hype so far.
Alexander had a storied career in The Aloha State, winning the 2024 Big West Player of the Year and leading all of Division I volleyball with 611 kills, nearly 30 kills ahead of second place. The outside hitter was named an AVCA All-Region and found herself on the AVCA Preseason Player of the Year Watch list this offseason.
Alexander had a lot of buzz heading into her Missouri debut, and she has not disappointed. The senior standout has led the Tigers in kills in all four games thus far., She also finished in the top three on the team in blocks in all games but one. The Georgia native accounted for at least 25% of the team’s total kills in each of the first four games, proving to be an offensive force.
Alexander has proved to be a game changer on both sides of the ball her whole career, and that dominance has translated from the Big West to the Southeastern Conference. Only time will tell how Alexander’s collegiate career will come to a close, but early on, she seems to be honing in on some hardware.
New and Improved
Missouri had its hand forced this offseason, losing 10 players from the 2024 squad that made it all the way to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2017. The Tigers and third-year head coach Dawn Sullivan were forced to look at the transfer portal.
Missouri was able to secure four players in the transfer portal, two of whom have had big impacts thus far: Alexander and redshirt senior Tyrah Ariail, who previously suited up for the University of Southern California. While Alexander’s prowess has already been established, Ariail isn’t too far behind, as the former Trojan has been second in kills for two out of the four games and has led the team in blocks all four games. The senior duo has made an immediate impact on the team, becoming key pieces to the Tigers’ success night in and night out.
The new faces didn’t just come from the transfer portal, however, as six incoming freshmen rounded out Missouri’s roster. Two freshmen, Paige Felder and Zoey Matias-Lopez, made their first career starts against James Madison University. Felder secured the team’s lone ace in her collegiate debut and was tied for first on the team in blocks the next day with four.
Matias-Lopez has maintained a steady presence for the Tigers thus far, mainly in the form of assists and digs. The libero has finished inside the top three for both assists and digs in three out of the first four games, a steady stat line that would fool the blind eye into thinking she was a seasoned veteran.
Despite Missouri’s exciting success from last year, the offseason acquisitions have this year’s squad looking just as good, if not better. While it’s still early, the Tigers find themselves at No. 23 in the AVCA rankings, a spot higher than at any point last year. By the year’s end, it’s possible that Missouri could be higher up.
Clutch Time
Both of Missouri’s games against Arkansas State went the full five sets, with the two sides splitting the two-game series. In the first match, the Tigers had a 7-4 lead in the final set before eventually falling 11-15 to the Red Wolves.
In the next match, the Tigers found themselves down 1-4 in the opening set before crawling back and winning 25-19. The two teams went back and forth in the final set before Missouri secured a 15-12 victory.
Despite the Tigers splitting their series against an unranked Arkansas State team, the squad gained plenty of reps in clutch time scenarios, something that could pay dividends for this new-look team.
Last season, Missouri played 12 games before they saw a match go the full five sets, as they beat Illinois 3-2 on Sept. 20. This high-intensity series against Arkansas State early in the season could prove to be worthy down the road, as it gives the players a chance to get comfortable in close matches, something useful for a team with new faces.
These games coming down to the wire could prove to be useful to the freshmen on the squad, many of whom have never played in such a high-stakes environment. Matias-Lopez rose to the occasion in the second game against Arkansas State, shutting the door on the Red Wolves with a clutch ace to end the final set.
The best teams are the ones that can get it done in crunch time. Being able to put a team away, or rally back against a deficit, is something that can’t be measured on a stat sheet. However, it can change the entire outlook of a team. The most efficient way to improve in those scenarios is to experience them repeatedly until they become second nature.
While some may say it’s discouraging for Missouri to be in such tight games with a lesser Arkansas State, another view could say the more experience the Tigers get in tight games, the better. Seeing how Missouri performs in the clutch over the course of this season will be something to keep an eye on.
Missouri will host a No. 5 ranked Stanford team on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 p.m., looking to improve to 4-1 on the year.
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A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose.
Her office also submitted an FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and states health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now have an “enormous” demand, particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling on Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties’ respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year, similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday.
“Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 7-2-5
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 9-6-8
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 7-1-9-9
Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 6-9-8-9
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 10 drawing
Early Bird: 02
Morning: 11
Matinee: 10
Prime Time: 12
Night Owl: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 10 drawing
09-18-23-31-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. (KCTV) – A head-on collision on Highway 71 killed 3 people and seriously injured a 4th, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
State Troopers say the crash happened around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, near the intersection of Highway 71 and 170th St. – about a mile and a half north of Burlington Junction.
Investigators say a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Carthage, Texas, was heading north on the highway when it crossed the centerline.
The Chevrolet struck a southbound 2026 Ford Explorer head-on, according to MSHP. Both vehicles caught fire and came to rest in the southbound lane.
State Troopers note that the crash killed the Texas driver, a 67-year-old woman from Harlan, Iowa and a 76-year-old woman from Rockwell City, Iowa.
The Ford’s driver – a 72-year-old man from Rockwell City – was airlifted to Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with serious injuries, according to first responders.
Troopers say all four people involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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