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Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Andy Humphrey

January 31, 2021 10:22 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR radio host Andy Humphrey in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above.

Recap: No. 12 Mizzou comes back to beat TCU in overtime

January 31, 2021 10:03 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers double-digit comeback victory over TCU in overtime on Saturday. You can watch the entire story in the video player above. Up next – Mizzou is scheduled to host Kentucky on Tuesday at 8 p.m. However, the Wildcats are currently on a COVID-19 48-hour pause. An MU

Mizzou just misses out on the upset over No. 15 Kentucky

January 31, 2021 2:07 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team missed out on its first-ever win in Lexington, Kentucky in just a six point loss on Sunday. After a stagnant first half, with just 18 points, Mizzou came out firing after the break, shooting about 50 percent from the field. Robin Pingeton’s group trailed by 10 coming

Local highlights and scores: Jan. 30, 2021

January 30, 2021 8:08 PM Nathalie Jones

Here are the local scores from Saturday, Jan. 30 2, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. MEN’S BASKETBALL No. 23 Missouri Western (74) Lincoln University (95) HS BOYS HOOPS Battle (63) Benton (56) FINAL North Callaway (58) Bowling Green (64) FINAL Lamar (60) Camdenton (54) FINAL Fayette (67) Centralia (72)

Pinson and Tilmon lead No. 12 Mizzou to OT win over TCU

January 30, 2021 3:38 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 12 Mizzou basketball team came back to beat TCU 102-98 in overtime thanks to career afternoons from Xavier Pinson and Jeremiah Tilmon. Pinson finished with a career-high 36 points on 8-13 shooting from beyond the arc. Jeremiah Tilmon had a career-high 33 points and 11 rebounds. You can watch head

SEC commissioner speaks ahead of Mizzou basketball game

January 30, 2021 6:59 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) SEC commissioner Greg Sankey met with local reporters before the Mizzou basketball game on Saturday afternoon. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Mizzou takes first match of first-ever spring season

January 29, 2021 8:27 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The No. 17 Mizzou volleyball team took down LSU in the start of the first-ever spring season. The Tigers shook off the rust after a two-month layoff, going all the way to the fifth and final set with the opposing Tigers, coming out with a 3-2 victory. You can watch the full

Mizzou preps for SEC/Big 12 Challenge

January 29, 2021 11:34 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team will host TCU in the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. The game will tip off at 1 P.M. The Tigers are coming off a rollercoaster ride of a stretch, marked with one top-10 upset and one narrow loss. Mizzou toppled then No. 6

Mizzou snaps a two-game losing skid with win over Florida

January 28, 2021 9:22 PM Nathalie Jones

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team got back in the win column with a 61-58 win over the Florida Gators on Thursday night. The game got off to a slow start for both teams, with nothing on the board until about four minutes into it. Tiger forward Ladazhia Williams was the first to

Mizzou adds another NFL veteran to defensive staff

January 28, 2021 11:15 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz officially added another NFL veteran to his defensive staff on Thursday, hiring Jethro Franklin as the new defensive line coach. Franklin comes to Columbia with 29 years of coaching expereince, including 13 years in the NFL. Most recently, he was an assistant defensive line coach with the

Mizzou’s weekend road trip canceled

January 28, 2021 10:31 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mid-American Conference announced that Mizzou and Kent State will no longer meet on Jan. 31. “The University of Missouri at Kent State University wrestling dual on Sunday, January 31 has been canceled due to roster limitations based on medical clearances by each institution’s medical staff,” the conference said in a press

6th annual Rally For Rhyan game set

January 27, 2021 9:27 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 6th annual Rally For Rhyan game will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Tigers are hosting Arkansas at 3 p.m. It’s ok…you can be excited, we are too! 🐯🏀🎗More details to follow…. pic.twitter.com/hG7Q8I4cOH— RallyforRhyan (@RallyforRhyan) January 28, 2021 Mizzou is 5-0 all-time in Rally For Rhyan games. Last year –

Former Mizzou coordinator returns to the SEC

January 27, 2021 7:18 PM Nathalie Jones

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou offensive coordinator Josh Heupel will be making his return to the SEC East as the new head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. On Wednesday the program announced Heupel accepted a six-year contract for $4 million per year. The hire comes just over a week after the athletic department released former

SEC announces 2021 Mizzou football schedule

January 27, 2021 1:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC announced Mizzou’s 2021 football schedule on Wednesday afternoon. Sept. 4: Mizzou vs. Central Michigan Sept. 11: Mizzou at Kentucky Sept. 18: Mizzou vs. SEMO Sept. 25: Mizzou at Boston College Oct. 2: Mizzou vs. Tennessee Oct. 9: Mizzou vs. North Texas (Homecoming) Oct. 16: Mizzou vs. Texas A&M Oct. 23: BYE WEEK Oct.

Auburn’s freshman star too much for No. 12 Mizzou

January 26, 2021 11:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

AUBURN, Alab. The No. 12 Mizzou basketball game gave up more than 80 points for the first time this season as the Tigers lost to Auburn 88-82 on Tuesday night. You can hear from head coach Cuonzo Martin in the video player above. Auburn freshman Sharife Cooper finished with a game-high 28 points, eight rebounds

Mizzou guard named SEC player of the week

January 25, 2021 2:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou guard Dru Smith is the SEC player of the week following his strong performances against South Carolina and No. 6 Tennessee. Smith averaged 17 points per game last week, and he shot 50% from the field. This is his second SEC player of the week honor this season. Also on Monday

Mizzou football introduces Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator

January 25, 2021 12:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Steve Wilks met with the local reporters on Monday for the first time since taking over as Mizzou’s defensive coordinator. Watch: #Mizzou DC Steve Wilks says his relationship with Coach Drinkwitz started when Drink was at App State. A year later after this season – Wilks got a text from Drinkwitz, and

Mizzou narrowly misses out on upset over No. 8 Texas A&M

January 24, 2021 6:23 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) It was a close match up until the very end, however, the Mizzou women’s basketball team could not pull out an upset over No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies on Sunday. Robin Pingeton’s group led throughout the majority of the first quarter, but the Aggies did take over with a 38-30 lead at

Mizzou gymnast overcomes the odds in return from injury

January 24, 2021 10:13 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou gymnastics standout Adalayna Hufendiek did not go too far from home for college, but she is a long way from where she started. The Rock Bridge alum is in her second season with the Tigers, but her first season actually competing. In her senior year of high school Hufendiek suffered an

Sunday Sit-down with Mizzou volleyball coach Josh Taylor

January 24, 2021 11:46 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Mizzou volleyball coach Josh Taylor in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.