Mizzou softball has signed former Middle Tennessee State infielder Jana Want through the transfer portal, the team officially announced Monday. The addition was first reported Friday by Brady Vernon of Softball America. 

Want joins the Tigers after spending the first two seasons of her career with the Blue Raiders. She earned all-conference honors in both of those seasons, being named to the first team in 2025 and to the second team in 2026. 

“Jana brings a combination of experience, toughness and consistency that will make an immediate impact on our program,” head coach Larissa Anderson said in a release. “What stood out throughout the recruiting process was her competitive nature, her desire to continue developing and her excitement about being part of something bigger than herself.”

In her freshman year, Want started every game for the Blue Raiders at third base. The next year, she started in every game at shortstop. Across her first two seasons, Want has recorded a batting average of .325, 96 hits, 64 RBI and 15 homers. She’s also recorded 116 putouts and 165 assists. 

Want is the second portal addition that the team has announced officially, joining former South Carolina pitcher Nealy Lamb.