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Mizzou Softball knocks off No. 9 Kentucky in opening game

Danielle Lerner • March 15, 2014

When the chorus to Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” rings out at University Field, you know something’s coming. That something is junior third baseman Angela Randazzo. Randazzo’s two-run homer was...

Mizzou baseball captures first conference game

Brandon Kroos • March 15, 2014

Junior Brett Graves delivered another strong start for Missouri (9-7, 1-0 Southeastern Conference), and the offense came around late to pick up the 5-2 win over Baseball America’s No. 17 Tennessee (15-2,...

No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Kentucky to meet in SEC final

Jacob Bogage • March 15, 2014

ATLANTA — It seemed almost inevitable that No. 1 seed Florida would meet No. 2 seed Kentucky in Sunday’s Southeastern Conference Tournament title game. The only question was what route the teams would...

Wilbekin, Gators chomp Missouri in SEC Tournament

Jacob Bogage • March 14, 2014

ATLANTA — Keanau Post had a rebound underneath. Then Florida’s Will Yeguete poked it away. Jabari Brown dove on the loose ball and rolled over to throw an outlet pass, but Florida’s Scottie Wilbekin...

Tigers survive Aggies in two overtimes

Jacob Bogage • March 13, 2014

ATLANTA — As Earnest Ross’ senior year winds down at Missouri, the ever-introspective guard saw his transfer three years ago from Auburn as the start of consecutive trips to the postseason. The move...

Mizzou freshman fill in during double-OT tournament win

Jacob Bogage • March 13, 2014

ATLANTA — The gold stripe down the middle of Georgia Dome held its collective breath. Frank Haith, already prowling the bench on one knee, stuck a hand to the ground to keep his balance. The other wiped...

Hurlers help Tigers to series win over Southern Miss

Brandon Kroos • March 12, 2014

Missouri pitchers stifled Southern Mississippi’s offense for the series win over the weekend. The Tigers’ three starters were effective, finishing with a combined line of 17.1 innings while allowing...

Mizzou’s Cox sets sights on NCAA title

Katherine Knott • March 11, 2014

At the age of 4, J’den Cox set his sights high for his career as a wrestler: He told Missouri coach Brian Smith that he wanted to win four national titles. Cox put himself in a position to achieve his...

Tigers prepare for Aggies, SEC Tournament

Matt Muenzberg • March 11, 2014

Once Missouri ended its regular season with a 28-point loss at Tennessee, it became apparent the Tigers would be on the outside of the bubble. ESPN’s bracket expert Joe Lunardi placed Missouri in...

Tiger tennis shows potential in homestand

Sam Weiger • March 11, 2014

Down 3-1 in a deciding set tiebreaker, senior Cierra Gaytan-Leach needed help from her audience. Her teammates answered the call with a slow-clap. That encouragement became a microcosm of Missouri’s...

Second-year softball stars shine for Missouri

Danielle Lerner • March 11, 2014

Sophomore slump? Forget about it. With a roster comprised of nearly 70 percent underclassmen, the No. 15 Missouri softball team’s sophomore class has emerged as the Tigers’ offensive force this season,...

Holding our coaches accountable

Nick Yahl • March 11, 2014

Coaching is the hardest job to master in all of sports. If a coach is able to churn out wins and championships, fans love him and praise all the wonderful things he’s accomplished. If he fails to...