Missouri State University held a press conference on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, to discuss the resignation of head volleyball coach Melissa Stokes. Springfield News-Leader
Legendary Missouri State volleyball coach Melissa Stokes spoke publicly for the first time following her resignation after an investigation into the volleyball program.
MSU announced on Aug. 12 that Stokes resigned after an independent investigation by Spencer Fane LLP found that NCAA violations occurred within the volleyball program under Stokes' leadership.
Stokes has remained quiet ever since. On Thursday morning at the Library Center, she provided a statement saying she didn't want to be a distraction to the program or athletes during their season.