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…
Gary Pinkel addresses fans and media regarding his health and resignation at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO.
( KTRS ) The Missouri Tigers are back to the business of football though coach Gary Pinkel acknowledged the preparations for BYU on Saturday are not business as usual for the team. The Tigers boycotted football-related activities for two days as a show of support for student and faculty protests against the school’s leadership. The…
