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Tigers use big second half to defeat Miami (Ohio)

Theo DeRosa • December 7, 2016

Twenty seconds into Tuesday night’s game against Miami (Ohio), Mizzou seemed like it was headed for the same disappointment as Nov. 28’s ugly home loss to North Carolina Central. The Tigers controlled...

Cullen the coach: VanLeer utilizes education roots to mentor teammates

Nick Kelly • December 7, 2016

When many children his age were still learning their ABCs and 123s, Cullen VanLeer learned the game of basketball next to his dad. John VanLeer, who is in his 24th season as head coach at Pacific High...

Mizzou women’s basketball gets back on track in win over SIUE

Eli Lederman • December 7, 2016

Missouri women’s basketball kicked off a four-game homestand with a 72-60 win over Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville on Wednesday night. The much-needed Tigers victory comes in the wake of a...

News and Notes: Chadwick shines on world stage, Harris and Penton honored by SEC

Peter Baugh • December 6, 2016

Here’s a look around Mizzou Athletics after a busy Tuesday: **Chadwick sprints to bronze at World Championships** Mizzou senior Michael Chadwick earned a bronze medal at the World Championships (25m)...

Missouri volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen

Emil Lippe , Alexzandria Churchill, Jessi Dodge • December 5, 2016

Missouri volleyball began the NCAA tournament by hosting Northern Illinois at the Mizzou Arena on Dec. 1. Though the third and final set was close, coming within five points, the Tigers swept the competition,...

Women’s basketball improves record with Missouri State win

Julia Hansen • December 5, 2016

Missouri women’s basketball beat Missouri State 73-49 at home. This was Mizzou’s eighth game of the season. The win moved up the team’s record to 6–2. Sophomore guard Sophie Cunningham, 3, led...

Tigers take Western Kentucky 59–56

Emil Lippe , Alexzandria Churchill • December 5, 2016

Looking to bounce back after an upset at home on Monday, the Mizzou men's basketball team came back during Saturday's matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, winning the game 59–56. Freshman...

Missouri women’s basketball blown out by IUPUI in Indianapolis

Eli Lederman • December 4, 2016

After sweeping a two-game homestand last week, Missouri women’s basketball fell to IUPUI in Indianapolis on Sunday. Following a tight win over Western Illinois and a blowout victory over Missouri State...

Mizzou women’s basketball crushes Missouri State

Titus Wu • December 3, 2016

Both Mizzou and Missouri State women’s basketball played against an in-state opponent for the first time this season when the two teams met Friday night in Columbia. The Tigers had traveled to tournaments...

Missouri basketball overcomes nearly nine minutes without a field goal to defeat Western Kentucky

Nick Kelly • December 3, 2016

The week before Missouri’s game against Western Kentucky, coach Kim Anderson did not allow his team to wear its normal Mizzou practice gear. Instead, the Tigers wore white shirts and black shorts. Anderson...

Missouri advances to Sweet Sixteen with win over Purdue

Anne Rogers, Chelsea Roemer • December 2, 2016

Missouri volleyball defeated Purdue 3-1 on Friday in Columbia, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers tallied one of their best sets all year in the opening set, winning 25–13....

Frazier expected to fill Harris’ leadership role on Missouri defensive line

Nick Kelly • December 2, 2016

As Missouri defensive end Charles Harris announced he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft in April, family members, coaches and players displayed pure jubilation on their faces. Many...