ABOUT THIS SERIES: More than seven years after MU uprooted its history in the Big 12 Conference, the Missourian examines whether one of the biggest decisions in the university’s existence has met expectations. In this series, we explore the benefits — and drawbacks — of the school’s move to the Southeastern Conference.
Getting Alyssa Munlyn on campus was key. The volleyball recruit wanted to play for a competitive program, and Missouri’s coaches reiterated the high level of play in the Southeastern Conference.
She took a recruiting trip.
“When I got there, I don’t think much of anything could have strayed me away from it,” said Munlyn, who finished her Tigers career in December.