Mizzou Tennis Struggles in SEC Play

Tigers remain winless in conference with two matches left in season

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college tennis match, with overlapping planes of navy blue, gold, and white shapes representing the court, players, and action on the court.Mizzou's tennis team faces an uphill battle to earn its first SEC win of the season, as the program struggles to compete against the conference's elite programs.Auburn Today

The University of Missouri tennis team is on pace to finish its 2026 season without a single conference win, something the program hasn't experienced since 2018. The Tigers currently sit at 0-13 in the Southeastern Conference after close losses to Arkansas and a shutout defeat against Oklahoma.

Why it matters

Mizzou's inability to secure a conference victory this season highlights the team's ongoing struggles, as they aim to end a multi-year skid and remain competitive within the highly talented SEC.

The details

In the match against Arkansas, Mizzou won three singles matches but ultimately fell 4-3. The Tigers then suffered a dominant 7-0 defeat at the hands of Oklahoma a few days later. With two matches remaining against top-ranked Auburn and Florida, the Tigers still have a chance to earn their first SEC win of the season.

  • The Tigers' current conference record stands at 0-13 as of April 9, 2026.
  • Mizzou has two matches left in the 2026 season, against No. 4 Auburn and No. 16 Florida.

The players

Gian Octa

Mizzou sophomore tennis player.

Lara Quaglia

Mizzou freshman tennis player.

Alex Ackman

Mizzou freshman tennis player.

Andrea Artimedi

Mizzou senior tennis player.

Korina Roso

Mizzou sophomore tennis player.

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What they’re saying

“While the Tigers may be comfortably in last place in the SEC, a conference win is still on the table.”

— Laney Quandt, Author

What’s next

The Tigers have two matches remaining in the season: one against the No. 4-ranked Auburn Tigers and the last against the No. 16-ranked Florida Gators.

The takeaway

Mizzou's inability to secure a conference win this season highlights the team's ongoing struggles within the highly competitive Southeastern Conference. However, the Tigers still have a chance to earn their first SEC victory in their final two matches against top-ranked opponents.