Mizzou Men's Basketball Archives

Cuonzo Martin takes questions before Tuesday’s Texas A&M game

January 20, 2020 12:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin took questions Monday ahead of a Tuesday night home matchup against Texas A&M.

Mizzou basketball drops road game to Alabama

January 18, 2020 4:39 PM Tyler Murry

Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The Mizzou basketball team had no answer to Alabama’s high-powered offense as the Tide defeated the Tigers, 88-74. With the loss, Mizzou has lost two straight games and falls to 9-8 (1-4 SEC). The Tigers set a new school record for most free throws in a row, going 31 for 31 from

Mizzou comes out flat in loss to Mississippi State

January 14, 2020 10:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

STARKVILLE, MS (KMIZ) The University of Missouri basketball team lost to Mississippi State 72-45 on Tuesday night. The Tigers are now 9-7 overall and 1-3 in the SEC. The Bulldogs started the game on a 10-0 run, and MU could never recover. Reggie Perry led the way with 23 points. Kobe Brown had a team-high

Mizzou guard enters the transfer portal

January 14, 2020 2:23 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri basketball player Mario McKinney Jr. entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, according to an MU spokesman. It’s been real Mizzou But all this comes to a end appreciate everyone that helped me since I been here Love Y’all and wish nothing but the best— Mario McKinney Jr./ HoodieRio.. 🧕🏽

Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Andy Humphrey

January 12, 2020 11:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR’s Andy Humphrey in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full conversation in the video player above.

Recap: Mizzou plays out of this world in win over Florida

January 12, 2020 11:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Mizzou men’s basketball team’s big win over Florida on Saturday night.

Mizzou basketball earns first SEC win of the season

January 11, 2020 9:43 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team won its first SEC game of the season in convincing fashion, 91-75, over the Florida Gators. With the victory, the Tigers improve to 9-6 (1-2 SEC). It is the first time Mizzou basketball has beaten the Gators since the 2014-15 season. Mizzou came out firing in the first half and scores

Mizzou guard suspended indefinitely

January 11, 2020 6:59 PM Tyler Murry

According to a team spokesperson, the Mizzou basketball team has suspended freshman guard Mario McKinney Jr. indefinitely. The spokesperson said the team will have no further comment at this time. Cuonzo Martin had no further update after the game against Florida on McKinney. The St. Louis native has played in four games this season for

Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews game against Florida

January 10, 2020 1:47 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team is getting ready to face the Florida Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference previewing the game in the media player below.

Mizzou falls to Tennessee in English’s return to Columbia

January 7, 2020 10:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team lost its SEC home opener to Tennessee, 69-59, on Tuesday night. Former MU basketball star Kim English got a warm welcome from fans in his return to Mizzou Arena. He’s now an assistant coach for Tennessee. #Mizzou recognizes former basketball star Kim English before the game. English

Sunday Sit-Down with Matt Michaels

January 5, 2020 10:44 PM Tyler Murry

KTGR’s Matt Michaels joins ABC 17’s Tyler Murry to talk Mizzou men’s and women’s basketball.

Mizzou basketball falls to No. 17 Kentucky on the road

January 4, 2020 4:06 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team began its SEC schedule with a 71-59 loss to the (17) Kentucky Wildcats. The loss ends a four-game winning streak for Mizzou. The Tigers are 8-5 (0-1 SEC). Dru Smith led the Tigers in scoring with 11 points while Kobe Brown had nine points. Immanuel Quickley had 23 points for the

Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews Mizzou’s game against No. 17 Kentucky

January 3, 2020 9:32 AM Tyler Murry

You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference heading into Mizzou’s first SEC game of the season against (17) Kentucky in the media player below.

Watson’s record night leads Mizzou to fourth straight win

December 30, 2019 10:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team dominated Chicago State 91-33 on Monday night. Mizzou guard Torrence Watson set a new Mizzou Arena record with eight three-pointers. He finished with a season-high 24 points in 19 minutes. (8-13 from three-point range). “Oh man – it does a lot of things for me. It makes me

Decade Recap: Top Ten Sports Stories

December 30, 2019 12:03 AM Andrew Kauffman

The ABC 17 Sports Department came up with a list of the top ten most important sports stories of the decade. You can watch the full recap in the video player above. TOP TEN STORIES 10. Porter family returns to Columbia 9. Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player drafted in the NFL 8. Karissa

Former Mizzou standouts shine for Denver pro sports teams

December 29, 2019 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

DENVER (KMIZ) Two former Mizzou standouts played well for their respective professional teams in Denver on Sunday. Former MU quarterback Drew Lock led the Broncos to a 16-15 win over the Raiders. The Lee’s Summit native is now 4-1 as a starter. The last @Broncos rookie QB with four wins? John Elway. The difference? #MizzouMade

Sunday Sit-down with Gabe DeArmond

December 22, 2019 11:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Mizzou basketball wins second straight Braggin’ Rights game

December 21, 2019 3:28 PM Tyler Murry

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dru Smith scored 19 points, Javon Pickett added 17, and the Missouri Tigers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 63-56 in the 39th Annual Braggin’ Rights game on Saturday. Xavier Pinson also scored a career-high 14 points for the Tigers, who won their third straight game. Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Kofi

Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews Braggin’ Rights

December 19, 2019 1:12 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team is preparing for its annual Braggin’ Rights game in St. Louis against Illinois. The Tigers will face Illinois Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Mizzou won last year’s game between the two teams, 79-63. You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference previewing the game in the media player below.

Story: Next generation of Mid-Missouri basketball stars making their way at Lange

December 15, 2019 11:05 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman introduces two of the next star basketball players in Mid-Missouri, Nautica Washington and Boo Anderson.

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