Missouri Tigers

The Missouri Tigers university sports programs represent the University of Missouri in Columbia. The name came from a band of armed Union Home Guards. These were called the "Fighting Tigers of Columbia". In 1864 they protected Columbia from Confederate guerrillas during the American Civil War.  The Tigers have been members of the Southeastern Conference since 2012.

The University of Missouri are often called "Mizzou". It is part of the University of Missouri System.

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Category:Colleges and universities in Missouri
Category:Southeastern Conference