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College Basketball News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 14

Togetherness Enables Mizzou to Outlast Late Push in Auburn Win

Mizzou Arena fell a little bit silent at the 1:46 mark of Missouri's matchup with Auburn, as a double-digit lead suddenly sat at only four points. Missouri had two options after its once large lead dwindled.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 14

3 Takeaways from Mizzou's Bounce-Back Win Over Auburn

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri grabbed its third win of SEC play Wednesday night, taking down Auburn in a 84-74 win. Missouri has now started SEC play 3-1, including two wins over Final-Four teams from last season.

Dennis Gates News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 13

Dennis Gates Diagnoses Mizzou's Free-Throw Shooting Issues

Missouri has left too many free points on the table this season. The Tigers currently rank at No. 338 in the country and last in the SEC in free-throw percentage at 66.3%.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 13

Early Evaluation of Mizzou's Transfer Portal Class: The Buzz

When the transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2, Missouri had a long list of needs to address on its roster. In the first 10 days since, the Tigers have chipped away at a good amount of those needs.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 12

Horton and Lawrence Lead Missouri at the Ameritas Master's Classic: The Buzz

No. 7 Missouri gymnastics continued its dominant season with three more victories at the Ameritas Master's Classic on Saturday, January 10. The Tigers claimed first place with a team score of 197.275.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 11

Mizzou Gains Transfer Commitment From Miami Defensive Tackle

Missouri is adding some depth to the defensive line with the addition of freshman defensive tackle Donta Simpson, per on3. Simpson appeared in three games this season for the Hurricanes.

Tiger Women, Wildcat Men Prevail in SEC Battle Between Missouri and Kentucky

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam January 10, 2026 Lancaster Aquatic Center, Lexington, KY SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores: Women: Missouri 180, Kentucky

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 11

Mizzou Special Teams Coordinator Erik Link Hired by New Mexico

Missouri special teams coordinator Erik Link has been hired to fill the same role at New Mexico, per a report from Bruce Feldman. Link had been in the role in all six years of Eli Drinkwitz's tenure with the Tigers.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 10

3 Takeaways From Mizzou's Surprising Loss to Ole Miss

The Missouri Tigers came out blazing against Ole Miss on Saturday, looking like they’d be well on their way to a third consecutive win in the Southeastern Conference.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 10

Remaining Positions of Need in the Transfer Portal for Mizzou: The Buzz

The transfer portal has been active for the Missouri Tigers so far, facing multiple departures and additions since the beginning of the offseason. The portal is open until Jan.

Dennis Gates News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 9

Dennis Gates Looks Ahead to Ole Miss Matchup, Recaps Kentucky Win

Dennis Gates, maybe to some people's surprise, has the Missouri Tigers sitting at 2-0 in the Southeastern Conference after impressive wins over Florida and Kentucky to start the new year.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 9

Mizzou Remains Winless in the SEC After Loss to No. 7 Vanderbilt

Three games into its Southeastern Conference slate, Missouri (12-6, 0-3 in SEC) has faced three of the top seven-ranked teams in the nation. It has been a rocky return to the SEC for head coach Kellie Harper, who previously coached at Tennessee.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 7

Outlook for Mizzou's Season Has Completely Changed After 2-0 SEC Start

The state of Missouri basketball on Dec. 22 was extremely bleak. The Tigers made history in all the wrong ways against then-No. 20 Illinois in the annual Braggin' Rights matchup.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 7

Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

Boobirds were out in full force at Rupp Arena on Wednesday as the Kentucky Wildcats collapsed over the final four-and-a-half minutes against the Missouri Tigers.

Brayden Burries buries 28 points as No. 1 Arizona routs Kansas State

No. 3 Iowa State beats Baylor to make school history with 15-0 start

No. 4 UConn survives scare, beats Providence in overtime

No. 11 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten with huge win over No. 13 Alabama

No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss takeaways: Darius Acuff Jr. shows out again

Miami surges past Wake Forest for first ACC road win in 24 months

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 7

Missouri Set to Host Elite 2028 Shooting Guard Prospect

Since taking over in 2022, Missouri head basketball coach Dennis Gates has been a force on the recruiting trail, welcoming high level talent in each of his three classes up to this point.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 7

Recapping Mizzou's Busy Transfer Tuesday: The Buzz

Missouri made three more additions to its 2026 roster Tuesday, earning commitments from quarterback Austin Simmons, safety JaDon Blair and running back Xai'Shaun Edwards through the transfer portal.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 6

Mizzou Earns Transfer Commitment of Running Back Xai'Shaun Edwards

The Missouri Tigers are adding even more young talent to their running back room, this time in the form of Houston Christian running back Xai'Shaun Edwards.

College Basketball News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 6

Jevon Porter's Status Revealed for Mizzou's Road Trip to Kentucky

Jevon Porter will miss a third-straight game for Missouri, with the forward being ruled out for the Tigers' game at Kentucky on Wednesday in the SEC Availability Report.

Dennis Gates News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 6

How Dennis Gates Wants Annor Boateng to Step Up After Benching

It's been a rocky start to the season for Missouri sophomore guard Annor Boateng. He started out the year by shining in an exhibition game against Kansas State, scoring 15 points, and also recording two steals and two assists.

Damon Wilson II News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 6

Mizzou Edge Rusher Damon Wilson II Entering Transfer Portal

Missouri's leading edge rusher from 2025, Damon Wilson II, will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per a report from Pete Nakos. Wilson transferred to Missouri from Georgia ahead of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 5

Missouri Adds Former Iowa State Commit to 2026 Recruiting Class

While things have slowed down a bit regarding the 2026 recruiting class since the conclusion of the early signing period, Missouri has remained active on the trail, and this week, added another commitment to an already strong group.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 5

Missouri Wrestling Claims Three Titles at 2026 Soldier Salute: The Buzz

No. 18 Missouri wrestling opened the 2026 season by traveling to Coralville, Iowa, for the 2026 Soldier Salute this past weekend. Now in its fourth year, the tournament serves as a regular-season competition that provides valuable experience for young wrestlers.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 4

Mizzou Drops Second Straight in Road Matchup with No. 11/12 Kentucky

Missouri women's basketball faced a quick turnaround to open Southeastern Conference play. On Thursday night, the Tigers fell to No. 2 Texas at home before travelling to Lexington to take on No.