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The last shoot-out: Tigers seek revenge vs. Cowboys
No. 3 Missouri will look to avoid another upset to Oklahoma State in what might be its final meeting as members of the Big 12.
Web Update: Missouri trounces No. 6 Baylor for season sweep
The Tigers are now 3-0 on the season against top 10 opponents.
The next shot: Denmon breaks out in crucial moment
The senior forward broke out of his recent slump last week in earning Big 12 Player of the Week honors.
Saturday matinee pits rematch between No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor
One game separates Baylor and first-place Missouri in the Big 12 Conference standings.
Blog post: Moe, Bowers selected for Mizzou '39
The rush to the start: MU fans take in unique experience
First, there were tents, damp and withered from two nights ...
Tigers showcase toughness in Border Showdown win
Missouri did Haith's "little things" en route to the 74-71 victory.
Web Update: Missouri completes historic 'GameDay' win over Kansas
Missouri scored the final 11 points to win its first Border Showdown in six tries.
Web Update: ESPN analysts anticipate Border Showdown of quickness vs. size
ESPN analysts Hubert Davis, Digger Phelps and Jay Bilas met with reporters Friday to discuss the "College GameDay" matchup.
With tents and all, Missouri preps for Kansas
The matchup marks the first top 10 meeting in a decade.
Pick-me-ups are plentiful for Tigers star
Senior forward Marcus Denmon's teammates have prevented his struggles from hindering the Tigers' scoring.
Web Update: Missouri notches bounce-back victory over Texas Tech
The No. 2 Tigers pulled out a struggling 63-50 victory to avenge a loss at Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
OSU upset leaves Tigers in state of feather dusting
The Tigers will look to rebound from a loss at Oklahoma State with a victory over Texas Tech on Saturday.
The 'Flip' side: Phil Pressey paces Tiger victories
Missouri's wins and losses have correlated to the point guard's play.
Blog post: No. 2 Missouri falls at Oklahoma State
Blog post: Ratliffe named national player of the week
Second to one: Tigers claim their highest ranking of decade
The Tigers climbed to the No. 2 spot in the AP Poll following an 89-88 victory over then-No. 3 Baylor.
Ratliffe's hook shot keeps Tigers afloat
The Big 12 Player of the Week has reflected the trust of his teammates to help the Tigers reach their highest ranking in a decade.
Blog post: Ratliffe named Big 12 player of the week
Missouri set to clash with Baylor in top five battle
The winner will hold sole possession of second place in the Big 12 Conference.
The sideline view: Bowers recovery ahead of schedule
The All-Big 12 Conference forward's ACL tear has brought forth a season of recovery and reflection.
Blog post: Denmon named to Wooden Midseason Top 25 list
Web Update: Dixon leads charge in victory over Texas A&M
The junior guard's 18 points in 26 minutes helped improve the Tigers to 17-1.
Web Update: Phil Pressey's career day leads Tigers to win over Longhorns
The sophomore point guard took late control for an 84-73 victory.
Web Update: Tigers use team effort to grab rebound victory over Iowa State
The 76-69 victory returned the Tigers to the winning track.
Web Update: Kansas State hands Tigers first loss of Haith regime
The 75-59 loss knocked the Tigers to 14-1 under first-year coach Frank Haith.
Web Update: Dixon's shooting show improves No. 10 Tigers to 11-0
At 11-0, the Tigers are off to their best start in two decades.
Web Update: Haith matches old program mark as Tigers improve to 10-0
With the 104-67 victory over Kennesaw State on Thursday, coach Frank Haith became the first MU coach since 1920 to win his first 10 games.
Web Update: Balanced efforts power Missouri past Navy
Missouri improved to 9-0 with the victory, the program's best start since the 2006-07 season.
Web Update: Soft-spoken Ratliffe plays game of volumes
The lone Missouri starting forward has been key in the Tigers' productive offense.
Web Update: Tigers pass Villanova test to win at Madison Square Garden
The Tigers won their closest game of the season to date, 81-71 over Villanova, to improve to 8-0.
Web Update: Missouri throttles Northwestern State in front of season's largest crowd
The Tigers won 90-56 in front of a crowd of 12,252.
Tigers riding self-confidence in surprise start
The players’ poise and the coach’s system are creating early success for Missouri basketball.
Web Update: Missouri notches most complete game in victory over Niagara
Marcus Denmon scored 17 first half points in the win.
Haith making himself known in new state
Missouri's new coach is out to turn skeptical fans into strong supporters.
Pressey leads Tigers’ change-of-pace offense in win over Mercer
Missouri held on despite suffering from second half inconsistencies.
Five nonconference games to watch
Nov. 21: Notre Dame Missouri will meet the Irish in ...
Undefeated Missouri has room to improve
The Tigers are 2-0 but have struggled at times under Frank Haith’s new system.
Five storylines to watch for
Missouri basketball enters the season receiving much less national attention ...
Changing of a guard: English adapts to move
Senior Kim English is working to master a new position while looking to overcome his disappointing 2010 season.
Web Update: Tigers rally to win season opener
Ricardo Ratliffe helped Missouri overcome a slow start in the 83-68 win over SEMO.
Ratliffe dominates in exhibition finale
The senior center sparked a 29-9 run to help the Tigers finish the preseason strong.
Tigers seek slower tempo on offense
New coach Frank Haith is hoping his team adapts to his half-court system.
Web Update: Denmon leads team in identity search in win over Truman State
The senior guard scored 23 points in 21 minutes to lead the Tigers.
Full house: Joplin residents, top profiles gather for scrimmage
The Missouri men's basketball team followed up on Frank Haith's idea of hosting a charity scrimmage in Joplin.
Tigers win emotional One State, One Spirit Classic
The event raised more than $100,000 in tornado relief funds for the city of Joplin.
Web Update: A leader of men: Phil Pressey takes charge
Sophomore point guard Phil Pressey is embracing his new coach’s new offense.
Web Update: Black & Gold Scrimmage unveils new Kim English
The senior guard-turned-forward embraced the new role selected by his new coach.
Bowers injury raises questions at Big 12 Media Day
Haith said his guards must step up in the senior’s absence.
Blog post: Tigers 25th in coaches’ poll
Injuries, Haith controversy usher in new basketball season
The loss of Laurence Bowers leaves MU with eight scholarship players.
Busy summer prepares Denmon for senior season
The Missouri guard is attending two high-profile basketball camps this summer to improve his game.
MU receives NCAA permission for Joplin exhibition game
Missouri submitted a special waiver request to the NCAA to allow for a third exhibition game.
Web Update: Contract clause gives newly-hired Haith incentive to stay
Missouri officials released the terms of Haith's five-year, $1.6 million per year contract to the public Monday.
Web Update: Joplin exhibition game approved
MU set to play MSSU on Oct. 30
Returning players stimulate ticket sales for MU basketball
More than 950 Student Ticket Combos have been sold already.
Web Update: Bowers, English returning to Missouri for senior seasons
Both juniors announced their withdrawal from the 2011 NBA Draft, and will play basketball in Columbia next year.
Students put their faith in Haith
The new men’s basketball coach held a meet-and-greet with students Wendnesday.
Haith adds three members to coaching staff
All three additions have past connections to the newly appointed replacement for former coach Mike Anderson.
Bowers, English throw their names into NBA Draft pool
The juniors combined for 21.6 points to help lead the Tigers to a 23-11 record on the 2010-11 season.
Meet Frank: Curators approve contract for new coach
The former Miami coach compiled a 129-101 record in seven years with the Hurricanes.
MU introduces Haith to fans
The university officially announced the former Miami coach's hiring Monday night.
Column: Alden walks tightrope with Haith hiring
From an athletics standpoint, MU seemingly has it all. MU ...
Blog post: English headed to NBA draft
Blog post: Painter to remain at Purdue
Web Update: Coaching search continues as Painter sticks with Purdue
The 40-year-old coach signed an eight-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season.
Web Update: Purdue works to keep Painter as Missouri makes its case
A decision from the Purdue men's basketball coach on joining Missouri's program is expected by noon Wednesday.
Blog post: Anderson leaving Missouri for Arkansas
Column: Tigers out-hustled in NCAA tournament
After wandering listlessly through the final two months of the ...
Tigers exit tournament with 78-63 loss to Cincinnati
Missouri finished the season with a 23-11 record despite losing five out of its last six games.
Blog post: Missouri trails Cincinnati 39-28 at half
Missouri blown out by Texas A&M in Big 12 quarterfinals
The Tigers shot 34 percent from the field and 20 percent from long range in the loss.
Blog post: Missouri blown out by Texas A&M, 86-71
Blog post: More of the same for Missouri in second half
Blog post: Tigers trail 46-33 at half
Blog post: Tigers continue shooting woes
Blog post: Countdown to tipoff at the Sprint Center
Blog post: Final: Missouri 88 , Texas Tech 84
Blog post: Halftime: Missouri 48, Texas Tech 44
Blog post: Tigers closing first half strong
Web Update: Unlikely heroes pave way for Missouri victory
Senior Justin Safford and junior Kim English combined for 25 points to push the Tigers past the Red Raiders.
Web Update: Tigers fall short against No. 2 Jayhawks
Missouri shot 29 percent from the field and 13 percent from long range in the game.
Preview: Missouri hosts rival Kansas to close regular season
The Tigers are a perfect 17-0 at Mizzou Arena this season but face a 28-2 Kansas team.
Web Update: Missouri's road struggles continue with loss to Huskers
The Tigers finished 1-7 on the road in conference play.
Preview: Tiger basketball travels to Nebraska on Tuesday
The Tigers are a dismal 1-6 away from Mizzou Arena this season.
Column: The year of David: Flaws keep teams back
When I look at the state of college basketball, I ...
Web Update: Tiger road woes continue with loss to Wildcats
Missouri's conference record stands at 8-6 with the loss.
Web Update: No. 21 Tigers trounce Baylor at home, 77-59
Junior forward Laurence Bowers led all scorers with 20 points in the victory.
Analysis: Tigers grab first conference win on the road
The Tigers overcame a late run by the Cyclones, who are now 1-11 in conference play.
Web Update: Tigers narrowly defeat Cyclones for first conference road victory
Junior forward Marcus Denmon led the Tigers with 25 points in the victory.
No. 21 Missouri outlasts Texas Tech at home, 92-84
Missouri improved to 16-0 at Mizzou Arena this year.
Tigers look to stay perfect at home with matchup against Red Raiders
Missouri is an impressive 15-0 at Mizzou Arena this season.
No. 20 Missouri returns home to face Oklahoma
The Tigers are coming off a 103-86 loss to No. 2 Kansas on Monday.
Tigers fall on the road to No. 2 Jayhawks, 103-86
Missouri drops to 4-5 in conference play with the loss.
Column: Missouri will need perfect play to take down Jayhawks
Some rivalries start over a girl. Others start over a ...
Web Update: English comes off bench to lead Tigers to victory
English scored a team-high 21 points in the win over the Buffaloes.
Preview: Tough weekend forecast for struggling Tigers
The Tigers are coming off a conference road loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Tigers' road troubles continue with 76-70 loss to Cowboys
The Tigers dropped to 3-4 in conference play with the loss.
Column: 'Fastest 40 minutes' gameplan won't get Tigers to Final Four
There is a flaw in The Fastest 40 Minutes in ...
Web Update: Longhorns keep upper hand on Missouri
The Missouri basketball team falls to 3-3 in conference play with the loss.
No. 11 Missouri to face steamrolling Texas
No. 7 Texas is coming off road victories against Kansas and Oklahoma State.
Dixon dominates in blowout win over Iowa State
The point guard has excelled in his second season as a Tiger.
Column: NCAA needs to stop dragging its feet on Mitchell decision
Despite routing Iowa State 87-54 Saturday night, the Missouri men ...
Tigers blow past Cyclones
Missouri now hits the road to face the red-hot Texas Longhorns.
Tigers look for third conference win against Iowa State on Saturday
Junior guard Marcus Denmon leads the Tiger offense, averaging 17.5 points per game.
Poor free throw shooting dooms Tigers against Aggies
Coach Mike Anderson is 0-5 versus Texas A&M.
Web Update: Missouri cuts down Cornhuskers for first conference win
The Tigers came out strong after losing their conference opener to Colorado on Saturday.
Web Update: Missouri closes out non-conference play with blowout of North Alabama
Junior guard Kim English scored 20 points in the first half to lead the Tigers in the victory.
Web Update: No. 10 Missouri tops Old Dominion in front of sellout crowd
A strong second half for the Tigers paved the way to an 81-58 victory.
Web Update: No. 9 Missouri mauls NIU for Anderson’s 100th win
The Tigers’ 12-1 record marks the team’s best start in five seasons.
Web Update: Late-game surge carries Tigers to win over Illinois
The win takes Missouri to 11-1 for the season, the team's best start since 1991-92.
Web Update: Missouri improves to 9-1 with victory over Oral Roberts
Freshman guard Phil Pressey scored 8 points and dished out 7 points in his first career start.
Web Update: Missouri takes blowout win over Central Arkansas, 116-63
The 10-1 record is the best start under coach Mike Anderson.
Web Update: Denmon leads Tigers past Vanderbilt in overtime
The junior guard led the team with 21 points one day after the death of his cousin.
No. 11 Missouri returns home to host Vanderbilt
Marcus Denmon is leading the Tigers in scoring with 16.4 PPG.
Column: Thoughts on Missouri basketball, Insight Bowl
As the final seconds ticked off in overtime last week ...
Web Update: Tigers fight off second half surge to defeat Ducks
No. 8 Missouri improved to 6-1 with the victory.
Web Update: Missouri suffers first loss of the season to Georgetown in overtime, 111-102
The Tigers missed crucial free throws late in the game and finished 23 of 31 for the game.
Blog post: Missouri trails Georgetown at half, 54-47
No. 11 Tigers improve to 8-0 with 91-63 victory
Missouri opened up the second half with a 16-1 run to seal the victory.
Web Update: Missouri uses second half surge to overcome La Salle
Junior Marcus Denmon, who was named tournament MVP, led The Tigers with 21 points.
Web Update: Tigers roll past North Florida, 96-58
Missouri went on a 27-0 run midway through the second half to seal the victory.
Web Update: Tigers narrowly escape defeat in season opener
Missouri will go on to play North Florida on Saturday at home.
Preview: Missouri basketball nears tipoff
The Tigers are looking to improve on last year's 23-11 season.
Tiger newcomers boost morale as season inches closer
Junior transfer Ricardo Ratliffe and freshman Phil Pressey headline a talented group of new faces in the Tiger locker room.
Missouri basketball off the court: Players reveal their favorite movies and pregame traditions
Junior guard Kim English
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption" Favorite ...
Web Update: Tiger basketball wraps up preseason with blowout victory
The Tigers begin the regular season on Nov. 18 against Western Illinois.
Tiger basketball thrashes Harris-Stowe in exhibition, 114-60
The Missouri bench contributed 44 points in the victory.
Black squad overcomes Gold 102-96
Senior Laurence Bowers paced the Black squad with 30 points and 12 rebounds.
Blog post: Tigers earn No. 15 preseason ranking
Big 12 basketball coaches hold media day in Kansas City
The Tigers come into the season ranked No. 15 in the preseason coaches’ poll.
Sports Shorts: Men's basketball looks forward to new season
Men's basketball
The Tigers enter the season ranked No ...
Sports Shorts: Soccer to face Texas on Saturday.
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After going 1-1 on the road against Colorado and ...
Sports Shorts: Missouri basketball announces full 2010-11 schedule
Basketball The Missouri Tigers basketball team announced the 2010-11 schedule ...
Top basketball recruit ineligible for fall semester
Tony Mitchell, a 6-foot-8 forward, has been involved in an academic eligibility probe since June.
MU athletics one of 14 FBS programs to turn profit
More than 100 schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision lost money on football.
Basketball coaches weigh in on conference realignment
Despite the absence of Colorado and Nebraska, coaches say the conference will remain strong.
Blog post: Anderson staying at Missouri
Web Update: MU men's basketball adds two more recruits
Both players were junior college All-Americans.
Missouri basketball loses Paul, Stone
Missouri announced Monday the transfer of sophomore guard Miguel Paul ...
Blog post: Entrants near victory in Maneater Madness
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Elite 8 preview
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: How sweet it is...
Blog post: Tigers running out of time to make a charge
Blog post: Tigers can't make up ground
Blog post: The starters for today's game
Web Update: Missouri bounced from NCAA Tournament
The Tigers stayed close the whole game but couldn't take the lead.
Blog post: Video: Preview of Missouri-West Virginia
Blog post: Rethinking the West Region bracketology
Blog post: Rethinking the Midwest Region bracketology
Blog post: Rethinking the South Region bracketology
Blog post: Rethinking the East Region bracketology
Web Update: West Virginia stands in way for another Missouri Sweet 16
The Mountaineers will keep Missouri busy on defense.
Blog post: First-round recap: Winners and losers
Blog post: First-day recap: Winners and losers
Web Update: Missouri silences all-conference Booker
The Clemson forward was an all-ACC pick, but Missouri managed to keep the ball away from him.
Web Update: Missouri takes down Clemson, heads to second round
The Tigers will face West Virginia on Sunday.
Blog post: Video: NCAA Tournament Preview
Blog post: Early action provides thrilling games
Web Update: Huskers shove Tigers out of Big 12 Tournament
The Tigers lost their first Big 12 Tournament game in Kansas City.
Web Update: Nebraska defeats the Tigers in Big 12 Tournament
The game marked the first Tiger loss to Nebraska.
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Big 12 gets a boost
Missouri sets sights on Big 12 Tournament
The Tigers face Nebraska in the opening round of tournament.
Web Update: Jayhawks fly away from Tigers
The Jayhawks took advantage of Missouri's cold shooting streaks.
Web Update: Jayhawks cast shadow on Senior Day
J.T. Tiller, Zaire Taylor and Keith Ramsey played their last home game.
Tigers ready for another shot at Jayhawks
The Tigers learned from their loss against Kansas earlier in the season.
Web Update: Safford tears ACL in win against Colorado
The Tigers have won five of their last six games and three in a row.
Web Update: Ramsey steps it up
The senior forward has come on strong as of late, including putting up 13 points against Colorado.
Column: Men's basketball a different team
Coach Mike Anderson's Tigers turned into a different team ...
Missouri finds source of motivation
The Tigers kept the loss in mind as they won four of five games.
Blog post: Missouri men's basketball wins at Nebraska
Web Update: Tigers hook No. 15 Horns
Missouri took down Texas by the strength of freshman guard Mike Dixon and sophomore guard Kim English.
Web Update: Game notes: Tigers get physical with Longhorns
Missouri went toe-to-toe with the best rebounding team in the Big 12.
Texas presents 'big' challenge for Missouri
Texas features the Big 12's leading rebounder and a 290-pound center.
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Missouri a No. 8 seed
Blog post: Missouri men's basketball falls at Baylor
Web Update: Tiller breaks out against Cyclones
Ditching a facemask in less than a minute, the senior guard led Missouri with 17 points.
Web Update: Tigers rough out a win over Cyclones
The Tigers couldn’t pull away until the final minutes.
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Missouri a No. 9 seed
Web Update: Aggies take down Missouri
A cold shooting streak in the second half opened the door for Texas A&M.
Web Update: Aggies derail Missouri home winning streak
The 32-game streak fell two short of the Tigers' all-time best.
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Missouri a 7 seed
Web Update: Waking from shooting slump, Tigers dump Cowboys
Missouri’s 52.3 percent field goal shooting was its highest in Big 12 play.
Web Update: Tigers get production from young and old
Freshman guard Mike Dixon stepped up in the Tigers’ win, as did senior guard Zaire Taylor.
Analysis: Tigers need to be resilient this weekend
Missouri will show its true colors when it responds to the Kansas loss.
Column: Time for tougher competition
With coach Mike Anderson's "fastest 40 minutes in basketball ...
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Missouri a No. 6 seed
Web Update: Game notes: Jayhawks up next for Missouri
Tigers turn attention to Kansas
Senior guard J.T. Tiller ...
Web Update: Paul ignites Missouri attack
The sophomore scored 15 points as the Tigers surged late to pull away.
Missouri looks to bounce back against Nebraska
After the Oklahoma loss, Missouri offense wants to get back in gear.
Tigers keep the faith as conference woes continue
Missouri remains the only team without a conference win in the Big 12.
Blog post: Maneater Bracketology: Missouri a No. 7 seed
Web Update: Tigers party like it’s 1999
Missouri took down the Fighting Illini for first time in 10 years.
Web Update: Game notes: Tigers look to take home success on the road
The Tigers improved to 5-0 this year but are 1-3 away from Mizzou Arena.
Web Update: Missouri clips the Ducks
The Tigers used hot 3-point shooting to pull away by halftime.
Web Update: Missouri defense stifles the Ducks
The Ducks shot 30.6 percent from the field
Bowers gets the job done
The sophomore is first in rebounds and second in points per game.
Web Update: Tigers finish exhibition season with victory
The team's regular season opener is Tuesday.
Tigers shred Truman State for exhibition win
Missouri led 50-25 at halftime and allowed only eight points in the second half.
English shines in Black and Gold Game
The intra-squad contest unofficially started the 2009 men's basketball season.
MU basketball looks to the season ahead
The team opens practice Friday and hosts the Black and Gold Game Oct. 23.
Blog post: Photoblog: Missouri Loses Elite Eight
Blog post: Videocast: Missouri vs. UConn recap
Blog post: Photoblog: Elite Eight First Half
Web Update: Loss offers glimpse of road ahead
Missouri fell to UConn on Saturday, but the game marked a new beginning.
Web Update: Missouri ready to outrun UConn’s Thabeet
The 7-foot-3-inch center will be an obstacle for the Tigers' offense.
Web Update: Not so typical tango
Missouri has danced its way to the Elite Eight, but it hasn’t always been pretty.
Blog post: Photoblog: Sweet 16 practice
Web Update: MU headed to Sweet 16
It's the farthest the team has gone in the NCAA Tournament since 2002.
Web Update: Tigers look to bench for Marquette game
Their opponent will be working to slow the pace of the game.
Blog post: Big 12 Championship - Quarterfinals recap
Kansas destroys Missouri with home-court advantage
The Tigers’ losing streak in Lawrence extends to 10 years.
Web Update: Lyons’ effort not enough against Kansas
The senior blamed himself for the Tigers' loss to Kansas.
Tempo proving key to Tigers' basketball success
The Tigers' frenetic pace bewilders opponents.
