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New role leads Bell to alter playing style

Hunter Woodall • February 5, 2013

Keion Bell could be in the NBA right now. After leaving his former school, Pepperdine University, during the 2011 season, Bell was at a crossroads. While many collegiate basketball players jump at the...

Tigers hand No. 9 Tennessee first SEC loss 80-63

Tracy Cook • February 3, 2013

The Tigers received a standing ovation from the crowd Sunday as they defeated No. 9-ranked Tennessee, 80-63. After losing to Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., by 45 points earlier in this season, the Tigers...

Five former Tigers inducted into Missouri Hall of Fame

Jack Witthaus • February 2, 2013

Five men and women shared stories of their playing careers as they were inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The inductees were Kinsler, Christi Myers,...

Ross helps Missouri jump out early, beat Auburn 91-77

Hunter Woodall • February 2, 2013

Frank Haith finally had his ideal lineup on the court. It just took him seven games, and three losses, in the Southeastern Conference season to make his vision a reality. For the first time since the...

Gymnasts fall to No. 17 Auburn by two points

Katie Pohlman • February 2, 2013

A record-breaking crowd of nearly 6,500 energized the Hearnes Center on Friday night for the sixth annual "Beauty and the Beast" event. The fans cheered on Missouri's gymnasts throughout the meet, making...

After ‘Bountygate,’ Gregg Williams should not be allowed to coach again

Derek Franks • February 1, 2013

Hidden under the stockpile of hype and publicity surrounding the Super Bowl XLVII this weekend, there’s another overshadowed NFL storyline that deserves special attention. And it has little to do with...

Gymnastics and wrestling combine for Beauty and the Beast on Friday

Katherine Knott, Katie Pohlman, Ryan Williamson • February 1, 2013

It’s a tale as old as time, going back to 2007. Two teams with two very different styles will share the same mat Friday night at the Hearnes Center in an event known as Beauty and the Beast. The Missouri...

Doty leads in assists and steals, but also in turnovers

Tracy Cook • February 1, 2013

Driving into the lane with her left hand, freshman point guard Lianna Doty kicked the ball out to sophomore guard Morgan Eye for a 3-pointer on the wing. Four minutes later, she connected with Sydney...

Oriakhi versus the free throw line

Hunter Woodall • February 1, 2013

The shot has been a struggle for him his entire career. He’s missed it in practices and in games. He missed it in middle school, high school and now in college. It’s only 15 feet, but, for some reason,...

A botched investigation in a botched association

Kalen Wagoner • January 29, 2013

Finally, the National Collegiate Athletic Association is investigating the most blatantly broken and corrupt entity in college sports – itself. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced the organization...

Tigers back on track with two road victories

Ryan Williamson • January 29, 2013

After missing nearly a month, junior 125-pounder Alan Waters returned to the lineup for the No. 5 Tigers for their first two Mid-American Conference road meets against Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa....

With Bowers almost back, Tigers nearing full strength

Jacob Bogage • January 29, 2013

After smoke finishes billowing from behind Norm Stewart Court’s baskets, after spotlights cease circling Mizzou Arena’s lower bowl, after public address announcer Aric Bremer has finally completed...