The anatomy of a lost season
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Sophomore guard Keon Lawrence and junior guard Matt Lawrence make their way off the Sprint Center court following Missouri's 61-56 loss to Nebraska on Thursday night. With their first-round loss in the Big 12 championship, the Tigers ended their season 16-16 and failed to make the postseason for the third straight year.
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Junior forward DeMarre Carroll fights for position under the basket as Nebraska senior center Aleks Maric defends Thursday. Carroll had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers, who were outrebounded 42-31 by the Huskers. "I just didn't see the energy in our guys," Carroll said, regarding the Tigers' defensive performance.
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Junior forward Leo Lyons drives to the basket as Nebraska senior center Aleks Maric defends Thursday. Lyons, recruited by former MU coach Quin Snyder, is one of several previous generation players who are still trying to mesh into coach Mike Anderson's style of play. 'I want to make the NCAA tournament while I'm here,' Lyons said.
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Coach Mike Anderson said he was disappointed in his team's performance and this season did not live up to his expectations, specifically a berth in the NCAA tournament. Anderson cited 'inconsistencies' throughout the season but said with better, more experienced players that fit his style of play, the Tigers will see success in the future.
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Center Kalen Grimes dunks after a breakaway in the first half of play in the Black and Gold Game in 2006 at Mizzou Arena. Grimes has since been dismissed from the team after being charged for assault in Florissant.