Winter Sports Archives - Page 104 of 149

Gaining clarity: Kim Anderson reflects from his first season as head coach

Daniel Witt • April 15, 2015

Missouri men’s basketball head coach Kim Anderson used to be a big sports-talk radio guy. But as recently as this past winter, this all changed. Early in the season, while driving to Kansas City, Anderson...

Bello to leave Mizzou hoops

Daniel Witt • April 8, 2015

Deuce Bello wore the No. 2 on the back of his jersey in his one season as a Tiger. Now, he will be the second player to leave the program this offseason. Bello intends to graduate from MU this spring...

Why losing didn’t ruin my Monday night in Madison

Will Jarvis • April 8, 2015

I’ve never seen my best friend cry. I should rephrase that. I had never seen my best friend cry. That changed Monday night. Sitting in the stairwell of his University of Wisconsin-Madison fraternity...

Missouri athletics prospers over break

Bruno Vernaschi • April 1, 2015

While many students went on exotic vacations or sat on the couch during spring break, Missouri athletes were hard at work. From wrestling and swimming national championship appearances to women’s basketball’s...

Never doubt Pitino or Izzo

Daniel Schmidt • April 1, 2015

Like most people, I enjoy the unpredictability that comes with March Madness. That's why I don't listen to the talking heads when I'm filling out my bracket; they don't know any more than you or I do. There...

J-Flee: Johnathan Williams III to leave Missouri

Daniel Witt • April 1, 2015

Missouri fans can now anticipate the gold Nike Mizzou basketball jerseys with No. 3 on the back to be on clearance at the campus bookstore. Sophomore forward Johnathan Williams III, arguably the current...

Face it, your bracket is busted

Andrew McCulloch • April 1, 2015

With March winding down and the Final Four field set, the NCAA is ready to crown a champion. But unless you’re a student, fan or alumnus of one of the four teams left standing, there’s only one thing...

Tim Fuller out as associate head men’s basketball coach

Michael Natelli • March 24, 2015

Games are over, but the year of disappointment for the Missouri men’s basketball team continues. PowerMizzou.com reported on Tuesday that Tigers associate head coach Tim Fuller will not be returning...

Houdashelt wraps up career on top

Bruno Vernaschi • March 22, 2015

ST. LOUIS — Drake Houdashelt had been on this podium before. Two other times, actually. But this time around, in his final year, he stood the highest. He had finally accomplished his biggest goal:...

Missouri wrestling takes fourth place at NCAA tournament

Katherine Knott • March 22, 2015

ST. LOUIS — One trophy instead of three. Five All-Americans instead of 10. Fourth place instead of first. The Missouri wrestling program had high aspirations this season. Undefeated during the regular...

Cox defeated, Missouri falters at NCAA National Championship

Quinn Malloy • March 21, 2015

ST. LOUIS — The last time sophomore J’den Cox lost a match, he felt like he needed to escape. After rushing into the team locker room, he found solace underneath a table. There, alone in the dark,...

Houdashelt advances to the finals

Katherine Knott • March 21, 2015

ST. LOUIS –– Experience made the difference for senior Drake Houdashelt in his third semifinal appearance. Houdashelt said his past visits to the NCAA semifinal round helped in his 4-0 victory over...