TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Mark Tollefsen scored 17 points, Gabe York added 16 and No. 13 Arizona jumped on Missouri early in an 88-52 rout Sunday. Arizona (9-1) made easy work of Missouri (5-4), racing out to an 11-point lead in the opening minutes and pushing it to 19 by halftime Even with 7-foot center…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Kevin Puryear scored 18 points and hauled in eight rebounds as Missouri held off Omaha for an 85-78 victory Wednesday night. The Tigers’ leading scorer was particularly efficient, shooting 5 for 8 from the field and 7 for 8 from the free-throw line in 25 minutes of play. Terrence Phillips caught the…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has promoted defensive coordinator Barry Odom to replace the retiring Gary Pinkel as head coach. The school said in a release Thursday night that Odom had agreed in principle to a five-year deal that will need to be approved by the school’s board of curators next week. The 39-year-old Odom…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Namon Wright scored 14 points, including nine in the second half, helping Missouri defeat Arkansas State 88-78 on Tuesday night. Arkansas State’s Devin Carter led all scorers with 24 points on 8-of 14-shooting. Carter entered the game averaging 15.5 points per game. Tramaine Isabell scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting and…
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – California coach Sonny Dykes is interviewing for the vacancy at Missouri. A person close to the situation confirmed the interview Tuesday on condition of anonymity because neither school had announced it. The interview was first reported by Yahoo Sports. Dykes has two years remaining on his contract at Cal and the…
( KTRS ) Missouri is not interested in getting a bowl bid after finishing the regular season 5-7. Athletic director Mack Rhoades said Monday that it was not “in the best interest” of the school to seek permission to play another game. Rhoades said the focus was on finding a successor to coach Gary Pinkel,…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s athletic director wouldn’t tip his hand about who might replace retiring football coach Gary Pinkel, but said Houston’s Tom Herman, Memphis’ Justin Fuente and Tigers defensive coordinator Barry Odom are quality candidates. Mack Rhoades said Wednesday that the decision will come down to finding the right fit. Rhoades hired Herman…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri freshman defensive tackle Terry Beckner Jr. will undergo an MRI for a right knee strain that could sideline him the rest of the season. Coach Gary Pinkel said Beckner will not be on the depth chart for the home finale Saturday night against Tennessee. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Beckner was carted…
