Joey Van Zummeren

Joined: Oct 31, 2023

Joey Van Zummeren is the lead writer for Missouri Tigers on SI, covering the Tigers since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. A Belleville, Ill., native, he joined Missouri Tigers On SI as an intern in 2023.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) shoots for the basket during the second half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) lays the ball in over Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Oct. 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mizzou Defensive End Zion Young hypes up the bench during the third quarter.

Oct 5, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Troy Trojans head coach Chip Lindsey watches the scoreboard during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field.

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) and center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) react against Tennessee

Basketball

The Tigers showed they can be the enforcers and are still improving in a win over the Volunteers.

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of fireworks being set off prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and Florida Gators at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Football

The countdown to Missouri's 2026 opener has become a few days shorter.

The ball goes out of bounds before Missouri's Mark Mitchell (25), Trent Pierce (11) and Tennessee's Gavin Paull (24) during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Basketball

Dennis Gates previewed the Volunteers in a press conference Friday.

Feb 14, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone smiles during pregame warm ups at Mizzou Arena.

Basketball

The Missouri guard opened up about how his journey from a forgotten bench player and a terrifying injury led him to finding a home with the Tigers.

Sept 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers basketball commit Scottie Adkinson (middle) talks on the sidelines during Missouri's football game against South Carolina at Faurot Field.

Basketball

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) react after a score as Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr (15) looks on during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Basketball

Live updates and analysis for the Tigers' matchup against the Razorbacks.

Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet prior to a game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Football

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings.

May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; Missouri Tigers starting pitcher/relief pitcher Cierra Harrison (17) against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Softball

Missouri didn't allow any runs outside of the sixth innings in two games Friday.

Jan. 18, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) looks to dribble past Zvonimir Ivišić (44) of the Arkansas Razorbacks during a game at Mizzou Arena.

Streaming and radio details for the Tigers' rivalry road game.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) shoots as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) defends during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

How Dennis Gates and Mark Byington examined what led the Tigers to a 21-point lead, and what happened when Missouri nearly lost that lead.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts to play against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Missouri On SI reporters give their thoughts on an action-packed Missouri win.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) dunks the ball as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Ak Okereke (10) looks on during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Several times this season, Missouri has put one foot in the grave, and also manage to dig it back out.