COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has received a $1.4M gift from an anonymous donor that will be used in support the Tigers’ football and men’s basketball programs, Director of Athletics Jim Sterk announced today.
“In a relatively short period of time this individual has made significant gifts to Mizzou Athletics that have had a positive impact on all of our programs,” Sterk said. “We are grateful for the generosity of all of our donors who support Mizzou’s student-athletes in their continued pursuit of academic and athletic excellence in the Southeastern Conference, which is nation’s most competitive league in every sport.
“With this gift, this donor and his family are making an incredible investment to fund future success for Mizzou Athletics and our 550 student-athletes,” he added. “As Mizzou enters its 10th year of Southeastern Conference membership next fall, we have great momentum and now is the time for all Mizzou fans to come alongside us in support of our student-athletes, coaches and staff.”
A portion of this donation will go toward the football program’s new indoor practice facility, while an additional amount has been allocated for the men’s basketball program’s Excellence Society.
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