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WATCH: Drinkwitz talks as Mizzou prepares for No. 1 Georgia

October 31, 2023 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou has its biggest test this week when the Tigers travel to No. 1 Georgia.

Sunday Sit-down with Columbia Tribune’s Chris Kwiecinski

October 29, 2023 10:14 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms caught up with Columbia Tribune Sports Editor Chris Kwiecinski to preview the upcoming Mizzou football game against Georgia and the Mizzou men’s and women’s basketball seasons for this week’s Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.

Mizzou softball releases 2024 schedule

October 26, 2023 4:51 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tiger softball team announced its 2024 schedule on Thursday evening. The upcoming slate will include 15 home games, which will all kick off in the conference and home opening series against Auburn on March 8-10. The schedule includes 55 match ups, 17 of which are against 2023 NCAA Regional teams. Head

Mizzou drops SEC showdown with Tennessee, ends three-game win streak

October 25, 2023 10:08 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou volleyball team was searching for back-to-back upsets of ranked SEC opponents on Wednesday night at the Hearnes Center, but the Tigers fell to 12th ranked Tennessee 3-1. Mizzou now holds a 5-5 record in conference play. Dawn Sullivan’s crew lost a close first set 25-23 but battled back to win

Mizzou ‘focusing on the details’ during bye week

October 25, 2023 9:30 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will not play a game this Saturday due to the team’s bye week, giving the Tigers some extra time to prepare and rest ahead of their matchup with No. 1 Georgia at Sanford Stadium on Nov. 4. The Tigers will carry a 7-1 record with them when they

Five-star recruit Ryan Wingo commits to Texas, had Mizzou in top-six schools

October 25, 2023 4:32 PM Kyle Helms

Rewatch the livestream of Wingo’s pick in the web player above. ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Mizzou recruiting target Ryan Wingo announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday afternoon. The five-star wide receiver had Mizzou listed among his top-six schools. Wingo also had offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, University of Miami and others. The 6’2″, 205-pound

Mizzou women’s basketball brings maturity into 2023-24 season

October 24, 2023 5:08 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team will tip off the 2023-24 season on Nov. 6 against Belmont. Head coach Robin Pingeton is excited about the level of maturity and grit her squad has brought to the court in the off season. She said this new Tiger group bonded right when they hit campus

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou win the SEC East?

October 24, 2023 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers football team is off to its best start in a decade and sits in second place in the SEC East heading into a bye week.

Mizzou volleyball’s Jordan Iliff earns SEC honors

October 23, 2023 8:37 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou rightside hitter Jordan Iliff was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week, on Monday, following a standout performance in the volleyball team’s big win against No. 23 Auburn. The Tigers swept the other Tigers on Friday night. In that game, Iliff paced her team with 13 kills and eight digs

Two Mizzou players receive SEC weekly honors

October 23, 2023 12:57 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following a 34-12 win over South Carolina at Faurot Field on Saturday, two Mizzou football players earned a nod from the Southeastern Conference. Running back Cody Schrader is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and left tackle Javon Foster is the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Schrader had a career

RECAP: Mizzou improves to 7-1 ahead of much-needed bye week

October 22, 2023 6:58 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s fifth-straight Mayor’s Cup win against South Carolina, on Saturday, not only lifted the team up to No. 16 in the latest AP Top-25 poll, but it also lifted them to 7-1 on the year. The Tigers will now head into the bye week on a high note, as recovery is the

Sunday Sit-down with PowerMizzou’s Gabe DeArmond

October 22, 2023 10:11 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on PowerMizzou’s Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.

WATCH: Mizzou beats South Carolina on Homecoming; coach and players talk to media

October 21, 2023 6:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou was victorious on Homecoming on Saturday, staying in the mix in the SEC East with a win over South Carolina.

Mizzou wins fifth straight Mayor’s Cup, improves record to 7-1

October 21, 2023 5:52 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou cruised past SEC rival South Carolina 34-12 on homecoming to capture the Mayor’s Cup for the fifth consecutive season. The Tigers have now won two straight games and hold a 7-1 record this season. You can watch extended highlights from Saturday’s win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/GngPyd0E2kc Eli Drinkwitz remains

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?

October 20, 2023 3:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the

University of Missouri’s homecoming week continues with Greektown, Step Show

October 20, 2023 3:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022

Mizzou falls short against Tennessee, drops sixth SEC contest

October 19, 2023 10:12 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou soccer team tried to mount a second half comeback against Tennessee on Thursday night, but the Volunteers escaped Audrey J. Walton Stadium with a 3-2 win. The Tigers have now lost six of its eight SEC matches this season. All six of Mizzou’s conference losses have been decided by just

Missouri AG warns of football ticket scams ahead of MU’s homecoming game

October 19, 2023 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey gave a heads up to Missouri football fans to be aware of suspicious ticket offerings, according to a Thursday press release. The Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) are holding its homecoming game on Saturday. The Tigers take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Memorial Stadium need improvements to keep pace in the SEC?

October 18, 2023 6:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou Athletics said Monday that it will present a plan to the board of curators next month to upgrade facilities over several years.

Mizzou football remains grounded through 6-1 start; getting set to host South Carolina

October 17, 2023 2:40 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team may have one of the best starts to a season in recent history on its hands, however, the group is not letting that success go their heads. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz is strongly encouraging players to not seek out any of the praises of the season on social