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NCAA responds to Mizzou’s reaction to sanctions

November 27, 2019 6:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NCAA issued a public response on Wednesday in regards to Missouri’s reaction to its sanctions. NCAA response to comments by Missouri about the appeal decision: pic.twitter.com/RDpyxCASKl— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) November 27, 2019 On Tuesday, the NCAA upheld all of the sanctions placed on the Mizzou athletics department. You can read more

Slow start leads to Mizzou basketball’s loss against Oklahoma

November 26, 2019 8:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Austin Reaves had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Brady Manek contributed 17 points and Oklahoma hold off Missouri 77-66 in the consolation game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Tuesday night. Kristian Doolittle scored 14 points and Alondes Williams added 12 as the Sooners led wire-to-wire. The Sooners (6-1)

NCAA upholds sanctions against Mizzou Athletics

November 26, 2019 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NCAA announced Tuesday that it is upholding sanctions against the University of Missouri’s athletics program in connection with an athlete tutoring scandal. PowerMizzou.com was the first to report the news. The NCAA released its own statement at 1:00 p.m. stating that all sanctions will be upheld. Video of a press conference

Web Extra: Mizzou football prepares for ‘do or die game’ against Arkansas

November 25, 2019 3:57 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou football team is getting ready for its Black Friday game against Arkansas. The Tigers and Razorbacks face off in Little Rock, Ar. on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Mizzou is 5-6 (2-5 SEC) and Arkansas is 2-9 (0-7 SEC). You can hear from Barry Odom and the rest of the Mizzou football team.

Odom speaks before Black Friday game against Arkansas

November 25, 2019 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri football head coach Barry Odom took questions from reporters Monday ahead of the team’s final game of the season. The Tigers are coming off a disappointing home loss to Tennessee and preparing for a Black Friday game against Arkansas in Little Rock. Watch the news conference in the player below.

Mizzou women’s basketball snaps losing streak with win over SIUE

November 24, 2019 5:05 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Mizzou women’s basketball team ended its four-game losing streak with a 68-51 win over SIUE. The victory improves Mizzou’s record to 2-4 on the season. Before the game, Mizzou honored Amber Smith for scoring her 1,000th point in a Tiger uniform. Smith followed up that recognition with a team-high 15 points

Sunday Sit-down with Souichi Terada

November 24, 2019 10:19 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on the Kansas City Star’s Mizzou athletics beat writer Souichi Terada in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Recap: Mizzou shows progress in fifth straight loss

November 24, 2019 10:01 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is now 5-6 overall and 2-5 in the SEC after its fifth straight loss on Saturday night. The Tigers will finish the season on the road against Arkansas in the Battle Line Rivalry Game. Mizzou will face the Hogs on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Local highlights and scores: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019

November 23, 2019 11:23 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. The undefeated season comes to an end for the Blair Oaks football team in the class three state quarterfinals. The Falcons lost to Cassville, 35-28. Marceline advanced past South Callaway in the class one state quarterfinals, 20-7. Hallsville’s season also

Cuonzo Martin speaks ahead of Butler match-up

November 22, 2019 2:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Cuonzo Martin is holding a press conference at Mizzou Arena at 3 p.m. Friday, ahead of a match-up with the Butler University Bulldogs on Monday. A video of the conference can be watched in the media player below. The Mizzou Tigers are 4-1 on the season. The basketball team has won their

MUPD officers arrest Mizzou football player Jonathan Nance

November 22, 2019 4:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri police officers arrested an MU football player Friday morning for active warrant out of Miller County. Jonathan Nance, 22, was arrested by MUPD at 9:30 a.m. MUPD spokeswoman Sara Diedrich said officers pulled over Nance at the intersection of Champions Drive and Providence Point for failure to stop at

No. 18 Mizzou wrestling wins pair of duels at home

November 21, 2019 10:43 PM Tyler Murry

The (18) Mizzou wrestling team defeated Central Missouri and Missouri Valley in a double-header at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers defeated the Mules, 39-3, and defeated the Vikings, 45-0. With the victories, Mizzou is now 2-2 on the season. The Tigers return to the mats for the Lindenwood Open on Saturday.

Local highlights and scores: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

November 21, 2019 10:41 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The (9) Columbia College women’s basketball team cruised past Harris-Stowe State, 79-41, to remain undefeated. The Columbia College men’s basketball team, meanwhile, lost to Harris-Stowe State, 83-82.

Losing streak extends to four for Mizzou women’s basketball

November 21, 2019 9:00 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost on the road to South Dakota, 72-56, for its fourth straight loss this season. The loss drops the Tigers to 1-4 on the year, and it is the first time since the 2014-15 season that the team has lost four straight games. It is the first time since the

Smith scores 21, leads Mizzou past Morehead State 70-52

November 20, 2019 9:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Strong defense and 21 points from Mark Smith gave Missouri the edge over Morehead State 70-52 on Wednesday night. Missouri (4-1) jumped out to a 14-4 lead and kept Morehead State scoreless for a five-minute stretch. The Tigers then went cold from the 3-point range, making just 2 of 14 shots

Web Extra: Mizzou gets set for senior night matchup against Tennessee

November 19, 2019 11:55 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will host Tennessee for senior night on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Video of Barry Odom’s Tuesday news conference is available in the player below The Tigers have lost four straight games after starting the season 5-1. Meanwhile, Tennessee has won four of its last five games. Both teams

Trask, stingy defense lead Florida over Mizzou, 23-6

November 16, 2019 4:49 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Kyle Trask threw two touchdown passes after a sluggish first half by No. 11 Florida and the Gators beat Missouri 23-6 on Saturday. Trask completed 23 of 35 passes for 282 yards. That was plenty of offense for Florida (9-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference), which held Missouri to 204 total yards. Linebacker

Recap: Mizzou football can’t get out of its own way

November 17, 2019 10:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team lost its fourth straight game on Saturday. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers latest disappointing performance.

Web Extra: Mizzou basketball prepares for Wofford

November 17, 2019 6:47 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team previews its home matchup against Wofford.

Local highlights and scores: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

November 16, 2019 11:05 PM Tyler Murry

The (1) Central Methodist men’s soccer team and (6) women’s team both won conference tournament titles. In high school soccer, Tolton and Southern Boone each won their state quarterfinals game to advance to the state semifinals. Jefferson City and Helias both lost in their quarterfinals games to end terrific seasons.