According to Mizzou Athletic, they received a generous philanthropic gift from longtime benefactor Audrey J. Walton, who is the wife of Bud Walton, the brother of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
Audrey J. Walton made the largest investment in Olympic sports in Mizzou Athletics history. Walton’s “generous philanthropic gift” will fund “significant renovations” to the Audrey J.