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SEC limits access to fans at conference tournament, all sporting events

March 11, 2020 8:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC will limit access to its conference tournament games.

SEC to limit locker room access for media at conference tournament

March 10, 2020 9:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The SEC will not allow media members into the post-game locker room at the upcoming conference tournament. Select players and coaches will still available in the traditional podium setting following each game. This comes in response to COVID-19, which has led to several major decisions from different conferences. For example, the Ivy

Tre Williams meets with media

March 9, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman Tre Williams spoke with reporters for the first time since 2018 on Monday night. Hear from the former Rock Bridge standout in the video player above.

Jontay Porter signs with Memphis

March 8, 2020 8:01 PM Andrew Kauffman

MEMPHIS, T.N. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou and Father Tolton star Jontay Porter signed with Memphis on Sunday night, according to the Grizzlies social media account. The @memgrizz announced today that the team has signed @JontayPorter. Press release below. pic.twitter.com/hz1m2lCseF— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 8, 2020 Porter did not get drafted in 2019, and he’s been a

Sunday Sit-down with Laurence Bowers

March 8, 2020 10:26 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former MU basketball star Laurence Bowers in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Mizzou wrestling wins ninth straight conference tournament title

March 8, 2020 8:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

DEKALB, Ill. (KMIZ) The Mizzou wrestling team won its ninth straight conference tournament championship on Sunday. Former Tolton star Brock Mauller was MU’s only individual conference champion. He won the 149 pound title. Former Tolton standout Jarrett Jacques took second place at 157 pounds. Allan Hart (133) and Dylan Wisman (184) each took silver as

Mizzou beats Alabama on senior day

March 7, 2020 6:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team beat Alabama 69-50 on senior day. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. Senior Reed Nikko was honored before the game. The Minnesota native had three points and three rebounds in 16 minutes. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as he left the court.

Web Extra: Coach Drinkwitz speaks after first spring practice

March 7, 2020 1:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team held its first spring practice on Saturday morning. You can watch our full interview with new head coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player above.

Mizzou softball and baseball knock off opponents

March 6, 2020 10:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball and baseball teams both won on Friday night. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. The MU softball team run-ruled Ole Miss 9-1 in six innings. The Mizzou baseball team beat Western Illinois 7-3. Up next – MU softball will play Ole Miss on Saturday at

Tennessee ends Mizzou WBB’s season in SEC Tournament

March 5, 2020 10:40 PM Andrew Kauffman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost to Tennessee 64-51 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday night. MU’s season is officially over. Aijha Blackwell had a team-high 13 points, but she was just 3-17 from the field. MU was up 34-26 at halftime, but Tennessee outscored the Tigers 38-17

Mizzou’s comeback comes up short against Ole Miss

March 4, 2020 10:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

OXFORD, MISS. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team’s second half comeback came up short against Ole Miss on Wednesday night. The Tigers lost 75-67 to the Rebels. Mizzou guard Xavier Pinson finished with a team-high 16 points. Jeremiah Tilmon had 12 points and seven rebounds. MU trailed 49-40 at halftime, but the Tigers came back to

Mizzou softball shuts out UMKC

March 4, 2020 6:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team beat UMKC 11-0 in five innings on Wednesday night. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. The Tigers are now 16-6 on the season. Up next – MU will open up SEC play against Ole Miss on Friday at 6 p.m. at Mizzou Stadium.

Mizzou WBB moves on in SEC Tournament

March 4, 2020 3:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team beat Ole Miss 64-53 on Wednesday afternoon in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. Aijha Blackwell led MU with 16 points and six rebounds. Senior Jordan Chavis scored 11 points for the Tigers. MU was 9-20 from three-point range. The Tigers shot 50% from the field.

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for SEC Tournament

March 2, 2020 5:05 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou women’s basketball coach Rob Pingeton previews Mizzou’s opening game against Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament.

No. 21 Mizzou softball finishes weekend strong with three wins

March 1, 2020 11:00 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The (21) Mizzou softball team won three of four games in its home opening weekend. The Tigers defeated Wichita State, 5-4, and lost to Nebraska, 10-2. Mizzou is now 15-6. The Mizzou baseball team beat Texas on the road, 9-8. The Tigers are now 6-5.

Sunday Sit-Down with Andy Humphrey

March 1, 2020 10:18 PM Tyler Murry

KTGR’s Andy Humphrey joins ABC 17’s Tyler Murry at the desk for Sunday Sit-Down to discuss Mizzou basketball, softball and baseball.

Mizzou women’s basketball loses road game to Alabama

March 1, 2020 2:46 PM Tyler Murry

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Despite another career day from Aijha Blackwell, the Mizzou women’s basketball team lost to Alabama on the road, 73-61. The Tigers are now 8-21 (5-11 SEC). Freshman Aijha Blackwell had her fourth double-double in a row and her fifth in the last six games. Blackwell scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds

Mizzou basketball loses close game at home to Mississippi State

February 29, 2020 4:57 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Mizzou basketball team fell back below .500 after a 67-63 loss to Mississippi State. The Tigers are now 14-15 (6-10 SEC). Once again, Xavier Pinson and Dru Smith were Mizzou’s two best players. Pinson had a game-high 20 points and five rebounds. Smith had 19 points and nine rebounds. However, the

No. 21 Mizzou softball wins both games in doubleheader

February 29, 2020 7:12 PM Tyler Murry

(21) Mizzou softball won both of its first home games of the year. The Tigers defeated Wichita State, 7-3, and Nebraksa, 7-1. The Mizzou basketball team upset (22) Oklahoma, 8-7 in 10 inning.

Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews game against Mississippi State

February 28, 2020 1:16 PM Tyler Murry

Watch our full interview with Cuonzo Martin as the Mizzou basketball team gets prepared to face Mississippi State.