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Missouri freshman in spotlight for opener vs. Cleveland StateMissouri coach Dennis Gates said he has a plan for the Tigers' top freshman, Jason Crowe Jr.,Crowe played shooting guard as a five-star prep recruit in Inglewood, Calif. But he's playing point guard at Missouri, which opens the regular season at home against Cleveland State on Tuesday night in Colum...

Reports: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy to make season debut at ArkansasMissouri All-American running back Ahmad Hardy will make his season debut on Saturday at Arkansas, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Hardy has not played through seven games this season after being struck by a bullet in his upper leg while at an outdoor concert in May in Mississippi. He pra...

Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy to practice for first time since being shotMissouri All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is practicing for the first time since a gunshot wound to his upper leg in May required emergency surgery.,Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said Hardy has a realistic chance of suiting up when Missouri plays Texas on Nov. 7.,Hardy was shot at an outdoor concer...

No. 25 Missouri, Austin Simmons out to make statement in opener

Missouri might not be full strength when the No. 25 Tigers tackle visiting Arkansas Pine Bluff on Thursday night, but quarterback Austin Simmons is ready to go. ,Even without a top offensive lineman and their main running back, the Tigers expect big things from Simmons, an Ole Miss transfer.,Simmons...

Mizzou coach delivers fiery rebuttal to punt rule protest, updates RB Ahmad Hardy's status

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has grown accustomed to seeing gunshot victim Ahmad Hardy at the football facility every morning but cautioned that getting the running back into action on the field might be another story.,"He's doing really good. We're a long away from knowing what the football side of...

No. 20 Arkansas, Missouri vying for coveted SEC tournament seedings

No. 20 Arkansas will take the floor against Missouri on Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville, Ark., with the new favorite for Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, Darius Acuff Jr.,The freshman guard posted a record-breaking 49-point performance in the Razorbacks' 117-115 double-overtime loss at...

Missouri stays hot at home, fends off Mississippi State

Mark Mitchell had 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead Missouri past Mississippi State 84-76 on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, Mo.,T.O. Barrett had 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists as the Tigers (15-7, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) improved to 13-2 at home this season.,Trent ...

Missouri takes high-octane offense into South Dakota game

Missouri is undefeated this season behind a high-powered offense averaging 91.4 points per game.,The Tigers (5-0) will try to continue their winning ways on Thursday night when they host South Dakota in a non-conference game in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri is coming off a 91-73 victory Monday against visi...