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The year of David: Flaws keep teams back

Mike Vorel • March 1, 2011

When I look at the state of college basketball, I see a mosh of talented teams – none extraordinary, but all trying to appear so. Dozens of teams strive for greatness, but even the favorites seem to...

Buffaloes deal heartbreaking loss to Pingeton’s Tigers

Nate Atkins • March 1, 2011

When Colorado women’s basketball player Britney Blythe drilled a 3-point shot with 15 seconds remaining to give her Buffaloes a final lead and the victory over the Missouri Tigers, a familiar feeling...

Tiger road woes continue with loss to Wildcats

Brian Haenchen • February 27, 2011

Senior Jacob Pullen put up 24 points to lead the Kansas State Wildcats to an 80-70 victory over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Pullen had 11 points just four minutes into the game to eclipse...

Analysis: Huskers say their goodbyes in blowout fashion

Nate Atkins • February 25, 2011

In a sweep of vengeance, the Nebraska women’s basketball team said its Big-12-Conference-goodbye to Missouri on Tuesday night in Lincoln, Nebraska. Avenging a previous loss in Columbia, the Cornhuskers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Missouri wrestling closes out regular season with win over Iowa State

Steve Cassidy • February 15, 2011

The Missouri Tigers wrestling squad completed its regular season in its final duals match against the visiting Iowa State Cyclones Sunday. As is tradition, the final home meet of the season was declared...