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NCAA accuses Haith of wrongdoing at Miami

Jacob Bogage • February 20, 2013

The NCAA has issued Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith a notice of allegations stemming from an investigation into the University of Miami, where Haith coached from 2004 through 2011. “I did get...

Mother’s visit comes at opportune time for Ross

Hunter Woodall • February 15, 2013

When Toy Sue Miller Ross came to visit Columbia earlier this month, it was a big deal for her son Earnest. She’s rarely able to see him play in person, so he wanted to make sure she saw him at his best...

Seniors lead No. 5 Tigers to Regional Duals

Katherine Knott • February 15, 2013

Missouri’s fifth-ranked wrestling program wrapped up its dual schedule thrashing the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Wednesday for senior night. But the Tigers' season is not over, Coach Brain Smith said....

Tigers fail to keep momentum, fall to Mississippi State

Matt Muenzberg • February 10, 2013

After its thrilling win over Southeastern Conference-leading No. 9 Tennessee, Missouri women’s basketball suffered a loss on Sunday. A lack of energy along with uncharacteristically poor 3-point shooting...

Webster-Chan fights through midseason slump

Hunter Woodall • February 8, 2013

The first game of 2013 came and went. So did his Southeastern Conference debut and the start of the semester. He played 72 minutes without scoring a single point. Some shots were wide open 3-pointers,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...