Missouri State

Ames, IA

Kentucky State

Columbia, MO

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Tigers team won and advanced to the Sweet 16 in Louisville, Kentucky. But it wasn’t the Tigers the seeds projected. It was almost too good to be true. Missouri, a 6½-point favorite over the Ivy League champion, couldn’t take down Princeton as its season ended with a 78-63 loss Saturday at the Golden 1 Center. MU held a lead in the Round of 32 matchup for just 32 seconds, while Princeton set an NCAA record by claiming the largest margin of victory by a No. 15 seed in NCAA Tournament history.

Bitter, not Sweet: No. 15 seed Princeton makes it look easy, ends MU's season

Earlier this week, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said the Tigers’ defense had been dominating their offense in spring camp. That remained true during Saturday’s quasi spring game at Devine Pavilion, but the offense knows it could pay off in the long run. “We’re going up against one of...

MU's offense hopes facing strong defense pays off

Missouri's 'spring game' was Saturday, and it ran much like one would expect a normal practice to run. The Tigers went through warmups, special teams and individual drills before jumping into the team period. In that team period, there was a lot to take in. Much of it confirmed what...

Observations from MU's 'spring game': non-QB edition

SPRINGFIELD — A complete turnaround in the second half gave Rock Bridge girls basketball the edge it needed to secure its spot in the MSHSAA Class 6 championship game. Down three at the start of the second half, a 10-0 run by the Bruins helped push them to a 50-33 win over Eureka in the semifinals Friday at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Second-half momentum shift propels Bruins to state championship game

In what was more of a controlled practice than a true spring game, Missouri’s quarterbacks got a taste of game action Saturday inside Devine Pavilion in Columbia. While he didn’t appear to be 100% recovered from the forearm strain he sustained playing baseball in February, freshman quarterback Sam Horn took reps with the first team for the duration of practice.

Missouri defense makes life difficult for QBs in spring game

Saint Louis, MO

SPRINGFIELD — Incarnate Word Academy defeated Rock Bridge girls basketball for a sixth consecutive state championship and a 100th straight win. The Red Knights were victorious in the MSHSAA Class 6 title game, besting Rock Bridge 57-30 on Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Incarnate Word Academy defeats Rock Bridge in Class 6 title game

Tennessee State

Missouri baseball scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back in its 9-1 victory over No. 2 Tennessee in its SEC opener Friday at Taylor Stadium. In the first inning, Tigers designated hitter Dalton Bargo hit an RBI double to score Ross Lovich. Junior Trevor Austin followed with a double to left field to drive Bargo home.

Missouri rolls past No. 2 Tennessee in SEC opener

Florida State

Gainesville, FL

Missouri softball split its doubleheader against No. 8 Florida on Friday in Gainesville, Florida, beating the Gators 7-3 in Game 1 before falling 4-3 in Game 2. Alex Honnold led the Tigers' offensive outburst in the first game. The junior belted two home runs — a two-run shot in the top of the first and a three-run blast in the top of the fifth. Sophomore Kara Daly added a solo home run in the sixth inning to give Missouri a 6-2 lead.

MU softball splits doubleheader against No. 8 Florida

Arizona State

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Princeton. The No. 15 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament and the champion of the Ivy League has become an early Cinderella candidate after stunning No. 2 seed Arizona on Thursday.

Missouri faces Princeton with Sweet 16 spot at stake

On Friday, Missouri wrestling sophomore phenom Keegan O’Toole advanced to the final round of the NCAA Championships, where he will defend his 2021-22 165-pound title. Along with O'Toole, four other Tigers — Brock Mauller, Peyton Mocco, Rocky Elam and Zach Elam — have been crowned All-Americans for placing in the top eight in their respective weight classes.

O'Toole advances to championship match; MU fields five All-Americans

Rock Bridge boys golf has its eye on returning to the state tournament in 2023. A storied program that's produced numerous DI golfers, the Bruins have not qualified for the state tournament since 2019.

Rock Bridge boys golf sets its sights on returning to state tournament

There's a different kind of March Madness happening on the ice at the New England Sports Center in suburban Boston. Missouri club hockey continued its pursuit of a national title with a dominant 10-2 pool-play victory over 16th-seeded Central Michigan in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division III Tournament on Friday. The Tigers are now one win away from a Final Four berth.

Final Four berth in sight, MU club hockey one win away

Arkansas State

My own basketball coaching career ended many years ago, when my 13-and-under Billy Mitchell Boys Club squad lost to the Guy Thunderbirds in a one-sided blowout. My guys had laughed their foolish heads off all the way from Little Rock to Guy, a little country town in Arkansas’ Faulkner County.

March Madness and murder investigations shouldn't mix

Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning in Columbia. Bailey, 23, a team captain last season, was booked at 2:46 a.m. after being arrested by Columbia Police, the Boone County Sheriff's Department confirmed. He was released after posting $500 bond.

MU linebacker Bailey suspended after DWI arrest

Snow and below-freezing temperatures kept Columbia high school athletes off the field Saturday with many events being canceled or postponed. Battle girls soccer rescheduled its season opener. The Spartans’ game against Laquey is now slated for May 3, with their season opener at 6 p.m. Monday against Moberly.

Outdoor high school sports postponed, canceled due to cold temperatures

Lifelong educator Dr. Frances Reynolds, Ed.D. passed away after a short hospital stay on February 23, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 89. Fran taught multiple classes at Rock Bridge High School from 1977-2003. After retirement, she taught intensive English classes at the MU’s Asian Affairs Center from 2004-2023.

Frances Reynolds, June 30, 1933 — Feb. 23, 2023

Victoria Brown flew across the country to compete for a chance to earn a cash award for her startup, Paint to Pieces. “It would mean the world to win this competition," Brown said. "I’m just so happy to be a part of this experience. To be able to take home one of the prizes would be an honor and would give us that kick that we are looking for.”

Columbia College hosts student entrepreneurship competition

Kansas State

Robert “Rob” Wayne Taylor, 60, of Columbia, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Rob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 28, 1962, to Jimmie Wayne and Barbara Jean (Cooper) Taylor. He was a 1980 graduate of David H. Hickman High School, and he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1984. He was employed with the University of Missouri for 33 years starting as a Student Assistant Professional, then on to Institutional Research & Planning to Campus Budget and, finally, to Finance Administration. He prided himself as being a “bean counter” and getting to work in Jesse Hall his entire career. He retired in 2017.

Robert "Rob" Taylor, April 28, 1962 — March 15, 2023

Engineering students celebrated the 118th annual Knighting Ceremony and Grand Kowtow on Friday at Shamrock Plaza in Columbia. The St. Patrick's Day event is one of the long-running traditions of Engineers' Week, and it celebrates hard-working senior engineering students. During the ceremony, graduating students kneeled to be knighted by St. Patrick and kissed the “Erin Go Bragh” stone. The ancient language on the stone is roughly translated by engineers to mean “St. Patrick was an engineer.” Students and audience members sang the Missouri Engineers Song after the Knighting Ceremony.

Graduating Engineering Students Knighted in Grand Kowtow Ceremony

“Where anyone can be welcomed like a neighbor.” I support Gregg Bush for Ward 5 City Council because I know that this guiding principle stated at the top of his campaign literature is not just a soundbite for Gregg. He is a registered nurse who believes in a Columbia...

Gregg Bush will be guiding light for Columbia City Council

The Columbia Community Band performed The Winds of March music collection on Sunday at the Hickman High School Auditorium in Columbia. The Winds of March was a nine-piece set of various genres of music, ranging from standard marches to transcriptions of orchestral music. The Columbia Community Band has been together...

Columbia Community Band performs their annual Winds of March concert

Boone County, MO

The Boone County Retired Teachers Association and School Personnel will host a forum Tuesday for Columbia School Board candidates. The forum will be at 11 a.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites near MU, 1225 Fellows Place.

Retired teachers group to hold CPS board forum

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. This has been reiterated by the CDC, EPA and World Health Organization. The EPA recognizes that even low blood lead levels in children can contribute to behavior and learning problems, lower IQ and hyperactivity, slowed growth, hearing problems and anemia. Additionally, multiple studies indicate that the use of chloramine as a disinfectant produces corrosion that increases lead exposure.

Lack of lead testing in Columbia's drinking water should lead to action

Robert “Rob” Wayne Taylor, 60, of Columbia died March 15, 2023. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave. Services will follow at the chapel. Rochele Marie Simpson, 42, of Columbia died March 15, 2023. A private family service...

Death notices for March 17, 2023

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Hot shooting helps Tigers to win over No. 12 Iowa State

Against one of the best defensive teams in the country, Missouri knew it was going to need to bring its A-game against No. 12 Iowa State,...

Hot shooting helps Tigers to win over No. 12 Iowa State

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