Missouri S&T Miners
Athletic teams representing Missouri University of Science and Technology
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The Missouri S&T Miners (variously S&T or Missouri Miners) are the athletic teams that represent the Missouri University of Science and Technology, located in Rolla, Missouri, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) for most of its sports since the 2005–06 academic year; its men's swimming team competed in the New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference (NSISC) before the GLVC began to sponsor swimming as a championship sport.[4] Men's volleyball, added in 2022–23, competed as an independent through the 2025 season (2024–25 school year), after which the GLVC will start sponsoring that sport.
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| University | Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Nickname | Miners |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Athletic director | Melissa Ringhausen |
| Location | Rolla, Missouri |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | Allgood–Bailey Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Gibson Arena at Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building |
| Baseball stadium | S&T Ballpark |
| Colors | Green and gold[1] |
| Mascot | Joe Miner[2] |
| Fight song | "Fight, Miners"[3] |
| Website | minerathletics |
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The Miners previously competed in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) from 1935–36 to 2004–05; and in the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1924–25 to 1932–33.
Overview
Until 1964, the school was known as the "Missouri School of Mines", and until 2008 it was the "University of Missouri–Rolla". The nickname "Miner", or a variation of it, is common at mining schools in many states. Missouri S&T's official school colors are silver and gold; the color green has historic relevance and is also used prominently.[5]
Varsity sports
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Soccer |
| Football | Softball |
| Golf | Track and field† |
| Soccer | Volleyball |
| Swimming | |
| Track and field† | |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor | |
Missouri S&T competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports (10 for men, 7 for women): Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, track & field (indoor and outdoor)[a] and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor),[a] volleyball and spirit squad. Former sports included men's wrestling, women's tennis and women's golf. As of July 2022, men's volleyball became the 17th varsity sport in the 2023 spring season (2022–23 school year).[6]
Baseball
The baseball team won the GLVC West division title in 2011, 2012 and 2016.[7][8] The baseball team also won a share of the GLVC regular season title in 2019, tying with Maryville University and Quincy University and won the outright regular season championship in 2026. The Miners won their first GLVC conference championship (GLVC Tournament title) in 2025.
Conference affiliations:
- 1935–2005: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2006–present: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Head Coach: Todd DeGraffenreid (2004–present)
Home Field: S&T Ballpark
Uniform Colors: Black and Gold (inception–2007), Green and Gold (2008–present)
MIAA Titles: 1968, 1972
GLVC (West) Titles: 2011, 2012, 2016
GLVC (Regular Season) Titles: 2019, 2026
GLVC (Tournament) Titles: 2025
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1972, 2011, 2016, 2025, 2026
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Jeff Mitchell: 1992
- Eric Cummins: 2003
- Steve Hopkins: 2004
- Brandon Cogan: 2009, 2010
- Andy Hall: 2012
- Lee Voth-Gaeddert: 2012
- Nick Ulrich: 2016
- Will Hayes, 2021
- Dylan Mollett, 2024
- Will Beckham, 2025
Missouri S&T baseball records are listed below.[10]
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Basketball
Men's
The team has won three regular season championships: as a member of the MIAA in 1975–76 and 1995–96, and as a member of the GLVC in 2024–25. The Miners have also made the GLVC Tournament field on seven occasions,[citation needed] and as a member of the MIAA, won the conference tournament in 1996.[11]
Head Coach: Bill Walker (2019–present)[12]
Assistant Coach: Vince Walker (2025–present)[13]
Home Court: Gibson Arena
Conference Regular Season Championships:
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1975–76, 1995–96, 2024–25
All-Americans:
- Curtis Gibson: 1984–85
- Duane Huddleston: 1987–88
- Bill Jolly: 1992–93
- Michael McClain: 1995–96
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Russ Klie: 1977
- Todd Wentz: 1984
- David Moellenhoff: 1986
- Brian Westre: 2002, 2003, 2004
- Bryce Foster: 2014
- Andrew Young: 2025, 2026
Missouri S&T men's basketball records are listed below.
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Women's
The team shared the GLVC West division regular season title in 2011. It reached the championship game of the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in 2008, losing to eventual national champion Northern Kentucky, then made the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional in 2011. The Miners have played in three NCAA Division II Tournaments, having also been in it in 1996 after winning a share of the MIAA regular season championship.[citation needed]
Head Coach: Kira Carter (2020–present)
Assistant Coach: Van Klohmann (2024–present)
Home Court: Gibson Arena
Conference Regular Season Championships: 1995–96 (MIAA)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1995–96, 2007–08, 2010–11
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Jennifer Cordes: 1990
- Jamie Mertens: 1998
Missouri S&T women's basketball records are listed below.
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Cross country
Men's
Head Coach: Cameron Knudsen (2024–present)[14]
Conference Championships:
- MIAA: 1958
All-Americans:
- Ben Mulvaney: 1996–97
CoSIDA Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Matt Hagen: 1999
- Allen Ernst: 2010
- Tyler Percy: 2016
- Andrew Lofgren: 2023
- Lucas Rackers: 2024
Women's
Head Coach: Cameron Knudsen (2024–present)[15]
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Kim Finke: 1996
- Kate Hamera: 2003, 2004
- Emma Puetz: 2024
Football
Conference affiliations:
- 1935–2005: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2006–2011: Great Lakes Football Conference
- 2012–present: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Head coach: Andy Ball (2022–present)[16]
Home field: Allgood–Bailey Stadium
Uniform colors: Black and Gold (Inception–2007), Green and Gold (2008–present)
Conference championships: 9
- MIAA: 1941 (Co-Champions), 1947, 1949, 1950, 1956 (Co-Champions), 1977 (Co-Champions), 1980, 1983 (Co-Champions)[17]
- GLFC: 2008[18]
Post-Season Appearances: 1950 (won Corn Bowl over Illinois State 7–6), 2018 (won Mineral Water Bowl over Minnesota State Moorhead 51–16)
Golf
Head Coach: Connor Benjamin (2025–present)[19]
In fall 2017, the men's golf program returned to Missouri S&T (absent since 2003) and the Missouri S&T women's golf program was created.[20]
At the end of the 2020–2021 academic year, S&T discontinued its women's golf program.[citation needed]
Conference championships: 11
- MIAA: 1938, 1939, 1942, 1947, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1966, 1969
- GLVC: 2025
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1969 (12th), 2023 (Tie–8th), 2024 (6th at NCAA Central/Midwest Regional), 2025 (Tie-5th), 2026 (Tie-9th at NCAA Central/Midwest Regional).
All-Americans:
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Brian Panka: 1996–97
- Jeppe Thybo: 2022–23, 2023–24
- Carl Miltun: 2022–23, 2023–24
- Connor Benjamin: 2024–25
Soccer
Men's
Head Coach: Rob Cummings (2018–present)
Conference affiliations:
- 1981–1988; 1994–1998: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2005–present: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Conference championships: 3
- MIAA: 1997 (Co-Champions), 1998
- GLVC: 2010 (Regular season co-champions)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2010
All-Americans:
- Spencer Brinkmeyer, 2010
- Patrick McNamee, 2010
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Chris Shaw: 2003
- Dan Gravlin: 2006
- Trent Doerner: 2011
- Ryan Muich: 2011
- Caleb Collier: 2012
- Adam Stensland: 2012
- Timmy Kenny: 2013
- Ryan Lawhead: 2014, 2015
- David Murphy: 2017
- Paal Benum: 2020–21
- Mike Banasik: 2025
- Joao Vieira: 2025
Missouri S&T men's soccer records are listed below. NOTE: The 2020 season was played in the spring of 2021.[22]
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Women's
Head Coach: Matt Perry (2024–present)[23]
Conference affiliations:
- 1999–2004: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2005–present: Great Lakes Valley Conference
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Denise McMillan: 2001
- Anna Fink: 2014, 2016
- Adriana Benassi: 2025
Missouri S&T women's soccer records are listed below. NOTE: The 2020 season was played in the spring of 2021.[24]
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Softball
Affiliations:
- 1984–2005: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2006–present: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Head Coach: Summer Anagnostopoulos (2025–present)
Home Field: Missouri S&T Softball Field
Conference championships: 1
- GLVC: 2024
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2007, 2024, 2026
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Jenny Crede: 1993
- Christy Deken: 2004
- Kandi Wieberg: 2007, 2008
- Kaylea Smith: 2013
- Taylor Nelson: 2026
Missouri S&T softball records are listed below.[25]
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Swimming
Head Coach: Daniel Murphy (2022–present)
National Finishes:
- 1969–1970: Tie-30th
- 1970–1971: Tie-40th
- 1971–1972: Tie-32nd
- 1972–1973: Tie-44th
- 1973–1974: 29th
- 1974–1975: 13th
- 1975–1976: 13th
- 1976–1977: 8th
- 1977–1978: 22nd
- 1978–1979: Tie-24th
- 1979–1980: 19th
- 1980–1981: 26th
- 1981–1982: 11th
- 1982–1983: 10th
- 1983–1984: 9th
- 1984–1985: 10th
- 1985–1986: 8th
- 1986–1987: 16th
- 1988–1989: 13th
- 1989–1990: 16th
- 1990–1991: 18th
- 1991–1992: 14th
- 1992–1993: 21st
- 1993–1994: 16th
- 1994–1995: 14th
- 1995–1996: 24th
- 1996–1997: 8th
- 1997–1998: 3rd
- 1998–1999: 7th
- 1999–2000: 6th
- 2000–2001: 5th
- 2001–2002: 5th
- 2002–2003: 13th
- 2003–2004: 9th
- 2004–2005: 6th
- 2005–2006: 7th
- 2006–2007: 4th
- 2007–2008: 2nd
- 2008–2009: 3rd
- 2009–2010: 8th
- 2010–2011: 9th
- 2011–2012: 24th
- 2012–2013: 14th
- 2013–2014: 11th
- 2014–2015: 16th
- 2015–2016: 13th
- 2016–2017: 14th
- 2017–2018: 13th
- 2018–2019: 6th
- 2019–2020: 9th
- 2020–2021: 13th
- 2021–2022: 19th
- 2022–2023: 17th
- 2023–2024: 12th
- 2024–2025: 19th
- 2025–2026: 19th
Conference Championships:
- 1973–1974: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1974–1975: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1975–1976: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1976–1977: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1977–1978: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1978–1979: Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 1984–1985: Midwest Independent Champions
- 1985–1986: Midwest Independent Champions
- 1986–1987: Midwest Independent Champions
- 1988–1989: Midwest Independent Champions
- 1992–1993: Mideast Regional Champions
- 1993–1994: Mideast Regional Champions
- 1994–1995: Mideast Regional Champions
- 1996–1997: Mideast Regional Champions
- 1997–1998: Mideast Regional Champions
- 1998–1999: Mideast Regional Champions
- 2000–2001: Central States Champions
- 2006–2007: New South Champions
- 2007–2008: New South Champions
- 2008–2009: New South Champions
- 2009–2010: New South Champions
- 2010–2011: New South Champions
- 2011–2012: New South Champions
- 2012–2013: New South Champions
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Jack Pennuto: 2003, 2004
- Bill Gaul: 2005, 2006, 2007
- Andy Shelley: 2006, 2007
- David Calcara: 2008
- Mark Chamberlain: 2008
- Andrew Schranck: 2013
- Keith Sponsler: 2014, 2015, 2016
- Miguel Chavez: 2016
- Stuart Mossop: 2017, 2018
- Tim Samuelsen: 2018, 2020
- Andy Huffman: 2021, 2022
- Adam Wiedemeier: 2025, 2026
- Jordan Christensen: 2026
Track and field
Men's
Head Coach: Nikki Segrest (2025–present)[26]
Assistant Coaches: Cameron Knudsen (2024–present)[27]
Conference Championships – Indoor:
Conference Championships – Outdoor:
- GLVC: 2009, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
All-Americans:
- Ryan Sharkey (Javelin Throw): 1986 Outdoors (7th)
- Darren Smith (Long Jump): 1989 Outdoors (6th)
- Tyson Foster (Pole Vault): 1990 Indoors (6th)
- Ray Hawthorne (Long Jump): 1990 Indoors (6th)
- Scott Musgrave (Triple Jump): 1990 Indoors (6th), 1991 Indoors (8th)
- Jeff Hurt (Long Jump): 1993 Outdoors (7th)
- Craig Sorensen (High Jump): 1994 Outdoors (Tie-3rd)
- J.R. Skola (Pole Vault): 2003 Indoors (2nd), 2003 Outdoors (Tie-6th), 2004 Outdoors (Tie-7th), 2005 Indoors (4th)
- Tyrone Smith (Long Jump): 2006 Indoors (4th), 2006 Outdoors (2nd), 2007 Indoors (2nd)
- Lucas Handley (Pole Vault): 2006 Outdoors (6th), 2007 Indoors (3rd)
- Heath Groom (Javelin Throw): 2006 Outdoors (7th)
- Jordan Henry (Pole Vault): 2007 Indoors (7th), 2008 Indoors (Tie-2nd), 2008 Outdoors (4th), 2009 Indoors (2nd), 2009 Outdoors (Tie-5th)
- Jared Anders (Pole Vault): 2008 Indoors (7th), 2010 Indoors (8th)
- Peter Hollenbeck (Pole Vault): 2008 Outdoors (6th), 2009 Indoors (Tie-8th), 2009 Outdoors (4th)
- Dan Hellwig (Pole Vault): 2009 Indoors (Tie-8th), 2010 Outdoors (3rd), 2012 Indoors (6th), 2012 Outdoors (4th)
- Terry Robinson (60-meter hurdles): 2010 Indoors (5th) / (400-meter hurdles): 2010 Outdoors (4th), 2012 Outdoors (7th)
- Bryan Kluge (800-meters): 2011 Outdoors (7th)
- 4x100-meter relay team (team of Sean Martin, Brett Vessell, Mike Wilson, Adriel Hawkins): 2011 Outdoors (8th)
- Adriel Hawkins (200-meter dash): 2014 Indoors (6th)
- Jusean Archibald (110-meter hurdles): 2014 Outdoors (6th)
- Ryan McGuire (Pole Vault): 2016 Indoors (5th)
- Nathan Swadley (Shot Put): 2022 Indoors (6th), 2022 Outdoors (7th), 2023 Indoors (6th), 2023 Outdoors (5th)
- Jacob Luebbert (Weight Throw): 2023 Indoors (4th), 2024 Indoors (7th) / (Hammer Throw): 2023 Outdoors (3rd)
- Owen Fraser (Discus Throw): 2025 Outdoors (National Champion) / (Shot Put) 2026 Indoors (National Champion) / (Weight Throw) 2026 Indoors (6th)
- Otto Knittel (Decathlon): 2025 Outdoors (6th) / (Heptathlon) 2026 Indoors (10th)
- Henry Born (3,000-meters): 2026 Indoors (7th)
- Distance Medley Relay team (team of Andrew Bacon, Otto Knittel, Jack Janovick, Henry Born): 2026 Indoors (6th)
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Matt Hagen: 1999
- Jordan Henry: 2008, 2009
- Allen Ernst: 2010
- Dan Hellwig: 2012
- Adriel Hawkins: 2014
- Joe Vellella: 2014
- Tyler Percy: 2016
- Lucas Rosenbaum: 2018
- Nathan Swadley: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Nick Janke, 2022
- Jake Anderson, 2023
- Otto Knittel, 2023, 2024
- Andrew Lofgren, 2023
- Owen Fraser, 2024, 2025
- Lucas Rackers, 2024
Women's
Head Coach: Nikki Segrest (2025–present)[26]
Assistant Coaches: Cameron Knudsen (2024–present)[28]
All-Americans:
- Jackie Kelble (Javelin Throw): 1999 Outdoors (6th)
- Kate Hamera (Mile): 2004 Indoors (7th) / (1,500-meters): 2003 Outdoors (3rd), 2004 Outdoors (6th)
- Whitney Rasmussen (High Jump): 2005 Indoors (Tie-5th)
- Jamie Webb (100-meter dash): 2005 Outdoors (8th)
- Becca Kueny (Javelin Throw): 2006 Outdoors (8th)
- Tamara McCaskill (High Jump): 2009 Outdoors (3rd), 2010 Outdoors (2nd)
- Aubrey Moore (400-meter dash): 2009 Outdoors (8th)
- Taylor Cipicchio (Pole Vault): 2014 Indoors (Tie-4th), 2014 Outdoors (4th)
- Amanda Wetzel (Pole Vault): 2017 Indoors (12th), 2017 Outdoors (3rd)
- Camille Baker (Pentathlon): 2019 Indoors (6th)
- Skyler Ruszkowski (High Jump): 2019 Indoors (7th), 2018 Outdoors (12th)
- Sydney Morris (Shot Put): 2026 Outdoors (10th)
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Kim Finke: 1996
- Kate Hamera: 2003, 2004
- Becca Kueny: 2006, 2007
- Mary Ann Bradshaw: 2014
- Taylor Cipicchio: 2014
- Katlyn Meier: 2015
- Emma Puetz: 2024
Volleyball
Women's
Affiliations:
- Great Lakes Valley Conference: 2007–present
Head Coach: Cooper Martin (2026–present)
Home Court: Gibson Arena
Uniform colors: Black and Gold (2007), Green and Gold (2008–present)
Conference Regular Season Championships:
- GLVC: 2011 (West Division)
- GLVC: 2012 (West Division)
- GLVC: 2020–21 (West Division)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2011, 2014, 2023
All-Americans:
- Krista Haslag: 2012 (AVCA 3rd team), 2014 (AVCA honorable mention), 2015 (AVCA honorable mention)
- Shelby Ply: 2023 (AVCA honorable mention)
CSC Academic All-Americans:[9]
- Jennifer Costello: 2011, 2012
- Hayley Wright: 2013
- Krista Haslag: 2015
- Lauren Flowers: 2017
Missouri S&T women's volleyball records are listed below. NOTE: The 2020 season was played in the spring of 2021.[29]
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Men's
Missouri S&T began men's volleyball play in the 2023 season (2022–23 school year). Unlike all other S&T teams, men's volleyball is a de facto Division I member. The NCAA's top-level national championship in that sport is open to both D-I and D-II members, and scholarship limits are identical in both divisions. The Miners are competing as an independent through the 2025 season, after which the GLVC will start sponsoring the sport with S&T as one of the eight inaugural teams. Missouri S&T won the first-ever GLVC men's volleyball championship in 2026 by defeating Maryville in the championship game.[30]
Affiliations:
- Great Lakes Valley Conference: 2007–present
Head Coach: Ryan Thompson (2024–present)
Home Court: Gibson Arena
Uniform colors: Green and Gold (2023–present)
Conference Championships:
- GLVC: 2026 (West Division)
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Notes
- The NCAA classifies indoor and outdoor track & field, both sponsored by S&T for both men and women, as two separate sports. Indoor championships are held in the NCAA's winter season and outdoor championships in the spring season.
