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Larissa Anderson’s newest portal addition is Jana Want, a shortstop from Middle Tennessee State. Want spent two years with the Blue Raiders, playing in 104 games and ending her time with a .325 batting average. She tacked on a total of 15 home runs and 64 RBI. In the field she recorded a .918 fielding percentage, including a career-best of .933 as a sophomore.
She is originally from Ontario, Canada and played at Saltfleet District High School.
As a freshman, Want was voted the Conference USA Freshman of the Year and a spot on the CUSA First Team All-Conference after averaging .325 at the plate with 10 home runs and 37 RBI. As a sophomore in 2026, she batted over .300 once again and led the team with 27 RBI to earn a spot on the CUSA Second Team All-Conference. Her best offensive game last season came when she recorded three hits including two home runs and four RBI against Louisiana Tech.
Want will add some much-needed offensive pop to the Mizzou infield that struggled to come up with hits in the key moments last year. She will likely fight for a starting spot alongside fellow rising junior Madison Uptegrove, who has spent the last two seasons as the primary shortstop for the Tigers. Last season, Uptegrove ended the year with a .258 batting average with three home runs and 19 RBI. However, there is a definite possibility one of the players may be moved to second or another position.
We will have a better idea of LA’s vision for Want on the field when fall ball rolls around in a couple of months. Either way, she will likely be a big-time addition who can provide a jolt of offense and help take Mizzou back to the NCAA Tournament.
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