Jan. 7, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The No. 10 University of Missouri women¹s soccer team held a drawing Tuesday to select the winner of a $5,000 cash prize as part of the team's fundraiser for their mission trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Jan. 8-17. Athletic trainer Tara McCleland conducted the drawing and pulled Dean Andrighetto¹s raffle ticket, sold by his daughter Kristin Andrigehtto, from more than 350 entries.

The drawing was held as the Tigers completed their second and final day of training on Tuesday in preparation for the 10-day trip, which will include five games against Brazilian club and/or national teams, as well as community service projects and charity efforts.

Fans who would like to follow the team's journey are encouraged to visit thisismizzousoccer.com or mutigers.com for access to a photo gallery, player blog, and video podcasts, all of which will be updated throughout the trip.