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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...

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,...

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...

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...

Deaton announces $8.3 million athletics donation from Walsworth family

Jacob Bogage • January 29, 2013

University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton announced Tuesday an $8.3 million-gift to the MU’s athletic department from renowned donor Don Walsworth, CEO of Walsworth Publishing Company and former...

Missouri breaks game open early, wins big over Vanderbilt 81-59

Hunter Woodall • January 26, 2013

Sprinting up the court, senior guard Keion Bell saw the defense collapsing on him as he moved toward the basket. The senior guard acted without hesitation and quickly spun around the defender for an easy...

With injuries mounting, Jabari Brown looks to make an impact

Hunter Woodall • January 25, 2013

Jabari Brown shot an air ball, and the opposing fans were not going to let him forget it. In Missouri’s worst loss so far this season, an 82-53 defeat Saturday at No. 8 Florida, the sophomore shooting...

Fans should focus on season, not Haith’s allegations

Derek Franks • January 25, 2013

For a brief moment, I’m going to be a hypocrite. I am going to tell you that, right now, amidst the excitement of an already-promising 2012-13 college basketball season, that we needn’t focus on the...