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Missouri sets defensive benchmark in 75-56 win against Wofford For the first 25 minutes of Monday night's game, the Wofford Terriers looked every bit the veteran, efficient and sharp-shooting team that rode a 21-game winning streak through conference play and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament a season ago. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:40am

LSU's defensive concerns have Orgeron looking inward LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he's taking a hard look in the mirror after the No. 1 Tigers' defense gave up a season-high 614 yards — not to mention 37 points — in their most recent victory at Mississippi. Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:15am

Lincoln men rout Livin' the Dream for exhibition win The Lincoln men's basketball team dominated the first half Monday night for an 84-65 exhibition victory against Livin' the Dream at Jason Gym. by News Tribune Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:15am

Central Missouri, Lindenwood, NW Missouri make D-II playoffs Three Missouri teams were among the 28 teams that were announced Sunday in the field of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. by News Tribune Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:30am

Oklahoma-Baylor for Big 12 title seems inevitable Matt Rhule and his Baylor Bears almost certainly won't have to wait until next year for another shot at Oklahoma. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:25am

It wasn't Ohio State, but Michigan has pounded other rivals The knock on Jim Harbaugh at Michigan is he hasn't won enough big games against the school's top rivals. It might be time to revise that. Harbaugh hasn't beaten Ohio State — the most important foe on the Wolverines' schedule — but Michigan has sure roughed up Notre Dame and Michigan State this year. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:15am

No. 15 Florida falls to UConn 62-59 on the road Florida coach Mike White says the early part of this season has been a lot of trial and error as his young players try to find some answers on offense. They did not have many Sunday. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:10am

Powell scores 26 points, Seton Hall beats Saint Louis Myles Powell came out with a point to prove. The Seton Hall guard did it in a big way. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:05am

Oregon State tops Missouri State to win Preseason WNIT Destiny Slocum was a non-factor for No. 7 Oregon State in the first half of the championship game of the Preseason WNIT on Sunday. The second half was a different story. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:00am

Florida holds Missouri without a touchdown in fourth straight loss for Tigers Six weeks ago, Missouri giving up 23 points at home to an opponent was enough to win games, let alone against a ranked opponent. It's no longer good enough. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:35am

Missouri Western scores on all 12 possessions to beat Lincoln 71-8 The Lincoln Blue Tigers couldn't stop the Missouri Western Griffons on Saturday afternoon at Dwight T. Reed Stadium. Missouri Western had possession of the football 12 times. The Griffons scored 12 times. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:30am

Press Box: NCAA continues to brush aside Missouri If Missouri ever needed a reminder it is not among the blue bloods of collegiate athletics, the NCAA gave it a reminder this week. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:20am

Alabama QB Tagovailoa out for season What was planned to be the last series of the day for Tua Tagovailoa ended in the final play of his season — and maybe his Alabama career. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:15am

Smith notches milestone in MU women's loss to Green Bay Missouri senior guard Amber Smith reached a career milestone Saturday, but the Tiger women's basketball team dropped a 72-64 decision on the road to the Green Bay Phoenix. by News Tribune Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:10am

Lincoln women's basketball drops home opener 69-68 The Lincoln women's basketball team had an eight-point fourth-quarter lead disappear Saturday, as the Blue Tigers dropped their home opener 69-68 to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectics at Jason Gym. by News Tribune Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Missouri won't catch Florida unaware a third time Missouri caught Florida at opportune times each of the last two years. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:25am

Lincoln, Mo. Western coming off losses ahead of today's regular-season finale It has been a tough transition for the Lincoln Blue Tigers back into the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. by Greg Jackson Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:20am

No. 21 Xavier edges Missouri St. in men's basketball CINCINNATI — Paul Scruggs scored 14 points and made a layup with 11.6 seconds left Friday night, helping No. 21 Xavier hold off Missouri State for a 59-56 victory. Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

Missouri defense looks to carry over strong play into game against Florida Missouri is in the midst of a three-game losing streak, and the 11th-ranked Florida Gators come to town at 11 a.m. Saturday for a game on national television. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:40am

Parity doesn't bode well for Big 12 playoff push Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby watched parts of unbeaten Baylor slipping by TCU in triple overtime before he drove to Norman, Okla., where the Sooners survived a big scare from Iowa State. Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:20am

Sons continue family legacies across the SEC Thaddeus Moss visited LSU in April 2017 looking to transfer from North Carolina State. Within a couple days, the tight end wanted to play for coach Ed Orgeron. One reason was Orgeron wanted Moss the tight end, not his father and Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss. Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:15am

Potts' near triple-double leads Lincoln in win at Missouri S&T The Lincoln men's basketball team opened Wednesday's game on a 6-0 run and never trailed in a 66-55 victory against Missouri S&T. by News Tribune Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:15am

Missouri men, women sign three basketball players Wednesday The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team signed one player Wednesday while the women's team added two players for the 2020-21 season. by News Tribune Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:10am