Tennis Signs Mariana Higuita Barraza From Colombia
6/23/2026 9:02:00 AM | Tennis
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou tennis head coach Robin Goodman announced the addition of Mariana Higuita Barraza (Medellin, Colombia/ Unicab Virtual), his first signee since taking over the helm, on Monday, June 22.
Coach Goodman on Higuita Barraza
"We're delighted to welcome Mariana to the program. She arrives with experience playing many pro events, and a clear ambition to become one of the very best, which is exactly the mentality we want to build around. Just as important, everyone who has spent time with her speaks to her character; she's a genuinely good person and we have no doubt she'll fit right into the culture we're working hard to create here."
Mariana Higuita Barraza | Medellin, Colombia | Unicab Virtual
Higuita Barraza comes to Missouri from Medellin, Colombia, with a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) doubles ranking of 850. She was ranked as high as 1,050 and is currently 1,132nd in singles. In 2026, she advanced to the Round of 16 at Kursumlijska Banja ITF and won the W15 Szentendre doubles.
The incoming freshman holds wins over Jessica Hinojosa Gomez, ranked 744th (WTA), and a top 10 Blue-Chip recruit, Kori Montoya. Additionally, Higuita Barraza maintains a Universal Tennis Rankings (UTR) of 9.68 in singles and 9.77 in doubles.
Mariana on Choosing Mizzou
"I chose Mizzou because it's high-level in both athletics and academics. I value competing at the Division I level while getting a strong education. The trust the coaches showed in me gives me confidence that Mizzou is the right place to keep growing as an athlete and student."
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