Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball Wins Kellie Harper's Debut

Coach Kellie Harper sees improvement in team's performance in season opener.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:15am

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The Missouri Tigers women's basketball team won their season opener against Central Arkansas, marking a successful debut for new head coach Kellie Harper. Coach Harper was pleased with the team's improved performance compared to the previous week, highlighting their focus and execution on the court.

Why it matters

The win in Kellie Harper's first game as Missouri's head coach is an encouraging sign for the program as they look to build momentum and establish a winning culture under new leadership.

The details

In the season opener against Central Arkansas, the Missouri Tigers women's basketball team showed marked improvement from their previous outings, leading to a victory in Kellie Harper's debut as head coach. Harper praised the team's focus and execution, noting they were "locked in" throughout the game.

  • The Missouri Tigers women's basketball team played their season opener against Central Arkansas on February 3, 2026.

The players

Kellie Harper

The new head coach of the Missouri Tigers women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud that we were better than we were a week ago”

— Kellie Harper, Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball Head Coach

The takeaway

Kellie Harper's debut as Missouri Tigers women's basketball head coach was a success, with the team showing marked improvement from their previous outings and securing a win to start the season on a positive note under new leadership.