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Enshrining elite Bears into the Mo State Athletics Hall of Fame
Missouri State inducted seven former athletes, an iconic sportswriter and a national championship team as part of its 2025-26 Athletics Hall of Fame class.
FORMER ATHLETE HONOREES
Chenille Bayless Gaumer, volleyball, 2000-03
The standout setter was a four-year All-MVC performer and remains Mo State’s career assists leader (5,431). Bayless helped lead the Bears to an MVC championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2003.
Curt Brand, track and field, 1985-87
Brand is the school record holder in the indoor (6-foot-10) and outdoor (7-foot-0) high jump. He was a two-time Mid-Continent Conference…
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