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No. 21 Tigers trounce Baylor at home, 77-59

John Montesantos • February 24, 2011

Baylor senior guard LaceDarius Dunn leads the Big 12 in scoring this year. His 20.8 points per game made him the only player in the conference averaging over twenty points. But that was before he played...

Running with the Tigers

Jake Kreinberg • February 22, 2011

Finally. After knocking off Iowa State 76-70 in Ames, the Missouri men’s basketball team celebrated its first road win in Big 12 play and its first overall since defeating Oregon on Dec. 2, a span of...

Analysis: Tigers grab first conference win on the road

John Montesantos • February 22, 2011

The Missouri men’s basketball conference schedule has been as predictable as an overcast day in Columbia. If the game was at home, they would win it. If it was on the road, they were going to lose. The...

Missouri track and field ends season on high note

Steve Cassidy • February 22, 2011

The Missouri track and field team wrapped up its indoor regular season with several strong performances at home in the Missouri Collegiate Challenge on Friday. Senior thrower Chris Holly had an impressive...

Missouri Grand Prix hosts Olympic swimmers

Brendan Meyer • February 22, 2011

Olympians, national team swimmers and members of both the Missouri men's and women’s swimming teams showcased their talent at the fifth annual Missouri Grand Prix over the weekend in the Student Recreation...

Dunk contest relieves ‘dog days of February’

Mike Vorel • February 21, 2011

Nowadays, every time I drive I’m scared that Blake Griffin’s going to appear out of nowhere and dunk over me. I guess it’s worth it though, considering that the best overall Dunk contest in recent...

Tigers narrowly defeat Cyclones for first conference road victory

Zach Mink • February 19, 2011

The Missouri Tigers limped to their first Big 12 road victory against the lowly Iowa State Cyclones Saturday afternoon. Junior guard Marcus Denmon led the team with 25 points in the 76-70 victory. The...

No. 21 Missouri outlasts Texas Tech at home, 92-84

John Montesantos • February 18, 2011

The Tigers have not lost within the confines of Mizzou Arena in nearly a year. Go back a little farther and Missouri has won 51 of their last 53 home games since the end of the 2007-08 season. With a...

Running the MLB marathon

Mike Vorel • February 18, 2011

I will never, ever run a marathon. If you know me at all, then you’ve probably noticed some obvious reasons for this. First, I’m unnaturally tall and lanky. This helps me in basketball, table tennis...

Flores returns despite blow to head to lead Tigers to victory

Pat Iversen • February 18, 2011

The Missouri women’s basketball team treated its home fans to a dramatic, 13-point comeback win in overtime against Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. But for junior forward Christine Flores, the biggest...

Tigers edge out Cowgirls, 71-65

Nate Atkins • February 18, 2011

Prior to Wednesday night’s game against Oklahoma State, the Missouri women’s basketball team spent its most recent stay at Mizzou Arena in heartbreak after blowing a 12-point lead to fall to Kansas...

Music keeps Tiger gymnasts in rhythm

Ryan Hood • February 18, 2011

There comes a time when many athletes wish for music to accompany an athletic competition, like a background playlist. Gymnasts, unlike most other athletes, are afforded that luxury. Although most athletes...