Foster, Ware homer, Auburn eliminates Mizzou 10-4 in SEC
May 24, 2023 GMTHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Cole Foster hit a three-run homer, Bryson Ware added a two-run shot and fifth-seeded Auburn wrapped up the first day of the SEC Tournament with a 10-4 win over ninth-seeded Missouri on Tuesday night.
Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey suspended after DWI arrest
March 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was suspended from the team after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Sunday, the team said.
The 23-year-old, who was a team captain last season, was booked at about 2:45 a.m.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the final minute ticked off the clock, the Princeton fans started chanting “Sweet 16! Sweet 16!” and coach Mitch Henderson cleared the bench with the victory easily in hand.
Missouri beats Utah St. for 1st March Madness win since 2010
March 16, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Missouri used a second-half scoring spurt from Kobe Brown to win its first NCAA Tournament game in 13 years, beating Utah State 76-65 on Thursday.
Brown hit three 3-pointers in a span of just over three minutes to fuel a 13-2 run that turned a two-point deficit into a 62-53 lead.
Texas A&M-CC ousts SE Missouri St 75-71 in NCAA First Four
March 15, 2023 GMTDAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Isaac Mushila had 15 points and 12 rebounds as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held off Southeast Missouri State 75-71 on Tuesday night to earn the first NCAA Tournament win in program history.
Drake’s DeVries among under-the-radar March Madness stars
March 14, 2023 GMTDrake’s Tucker DeVries was an interested spectator when the father-son team of Greg McDermott and Doug McDermott helped Creighton make consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013 and 2014.
Bair, Dinnebier lead Drake women to MVC title over Belmont
March 12, 2023 GMTMOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Maggie Bair scored 19 points with 15 rebounds and six blocks, Katie Dinnebier scored 19 points and had nine assists and Drake routed Missouri Valley Conference newcomer Belmont 89-71 in the tournament championship game on Sunday to qualify for its 14th NCAA Tournament.
No. 8 Arizona beats No. 2 UCLA, claims Pac-12 tourney title
March 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Courtney Ramey made a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds left to put Arizona in front and the eighth-ranked Wildcats beat No. 2 UCLA 61-59 on Saturday night in the Pac-12 Tournament championship game.
Miller’s double-double leads No. 4 Alabama to SEC final
March 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats has one request of Crimson Tide fans: Make the short drive to Music City and pack the arena Sunday for the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game.
No. 25 Mizzou tops No. 17 Tennessee, 1st trip into SEC semis
March 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First-year coach Dennis Gates is in a hurry to turn Missouri into champions and remains unhappy his Tigers missed the Southeastern Conference's regular-season title.
Missouri 1st-year hoops coach Gates gets contract extension
March 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Missouri extended first-year basketball coach Dennis Gates ' contract another year through the 2028-29 season, announcing the deal Friday night soon after he guided the Tigers to their first semifinal berth at the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
DeVries leads Drake past Bradley for MVC title, NCAA berth
March 5, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored 22 points and second-seeded Drake raced to its sixth NCAA Tournament berth with a 77-51 romp past top-seeded Bradley on Sunday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship game.
Harris, Russell help SEMO beat Tennessee Tech in OT, win OVC
March 5, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 26 points, Phillip Russell added 21 — including the game's last seven points — and No. 5 seed Southeast Missouri State beat Tennessee Tech 89-82 in overtime Saturday night to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Missouri clinches SEC No. 4 seed, beats Ole Miss 82-77
March 4, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Noah Carter and Kobe Brown each scored 17 points and Missouri clinched its first double-bye into the Southeastern Conference tournament by edging Mississippi 82-77 in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday.
Bradley edges Indiana State, 71-70, heads to MVC title game
March 4, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Ja'Shon Henry led Bradley with 17 points and Malevy Leons sealed the victory with a free throw with six seconds left as the Braves defeated Indiana State 71-70 on Saturday night in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinal game.
Southern Illinois tops Missouri St 54-51 in MVC quarterfinal
March 4, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Marcus Domask had 17 points in Southern Illinois' 54-51 victory against Missouri State on Friday in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals.
The third-seeded Salukis advance to face second-seeded Drake in a semifinal Saturday.
SE Missouri St beats top-seed Morehead St 65-58 in OVC semis
March 4, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 15 points to spark Southeast Missouri State's 65-58 upset win over top-seeded Morehead State in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on Friday night.
Drake holds off Murray State 74-62 in MVC quarterfinal
March 4, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tucker DeVries had 27 points in Drake's 74-62 win against Murray State on Friday night in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals.
DeVries added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (24-7).
Indiana State edges Belmont in MVC quarterfinal, 94-91
March 4, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Cooper Neese hit a 3-pointer to give Indiana State the lead with 1:26 left and the Sycamores held on to post a 94-91 victory over Belmont in the Friday night in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals.
Mason leads Missouri St past UIC 74-57 in MVC tourney opener
March 3, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Alston Mason had 17 points in Missouri State's 74-57 victory against UIC on Thursday in a Missouri Valley Conference tournament first-round game.
Mason shot 6 for 12 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bears (16-14).
Carr scores 34, Arkansas rallies by Missouri in SEC tourney
March 2, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Chrissy Carr set career-highs with six 3-pointers and 34 points and No. 8 seed Arkansas rallied to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 85-74 on Thursday to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
Hodge, Gholston rally Missouri to 81-76 victory over LSU
March 2, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — D'Moi Hodge scored 23 points, DeAndre Gholston added 20 and Missouri stormed back to beat LSU 81-76 on Wednesday night.
Hodge made 8 of 16 shots with five 3-pointers for Missouri's Tigers (22-8, 10-7 Southeastern Conference), who have won three straight and picked up their first win on LSU's home floor.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks play in OVC Tournament against the Lindenwood Lions
March 1, 2023 GMTLindenwood Lions (11-20, 6-12 OVC) vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (15-16, 10-8 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Southeast Missouri State -5.5; over/under is 147
Sharks play the Blues on losing streak
March 1, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Blues (26-28-5, sixth in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (18-30-12, seventh in the Pacific Division)
Southeast Missouri State plays Lindenwood in OVC Tournament
February 28, 2023 GMTLindenwood Lions (11-20, 6-12 OVC) vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (15-16, 10-8 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks play in the OVC Tournament against the Lindenwood Lions.
Bradley defeats Drake 73-61, seals MVC regular season title
February 27, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Connor Hickman's 19 points helped Bradley defeat Drake 73-61 on Sunday night to win the Missouri Valley Conference's regular season title.
Hickman shot 7 for 11 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Braves (23-8, 16-4).
Southern Illinois wins 68-65 against UIC
February 26, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Lance Jones' 19 points helped Southern Illinois defeat UIC 68-65 on Sunday.
Jones made two free throws with 14 seconds to go and the Flames missed a last-second 3 attempt.
Jones shot 6 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free throw line for the Salukis (22-9, 14-6 Missouri Valley Conference).
SIU Edwardsville defeats Southeast Missouri State 93-78
February 26, 2023 GMTEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Damarco Minor's 25 points helped SIU Edwardsville defeat Southeast Missouri State 93-78 on Saturday night.
Minor also added six rebounds for the Cougars (18-13, 9-9 Ohio Valley Conference).
Childs and Lindenwood host Little Rock
February 25, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (10-20, 6-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (10-20, 5-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lindenwood -1; over/under is 148.5
Little Rock visits Childs and Lindenwood
February 24, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (10-20, 6-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (10-20, 5-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts the Little Rock Trojans after Chris Childs scored 25 points in Lindenwood's 105-102 overtime win over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
Harris leads Southeast Missouri State against Lindenwood after 20-point game
February 23, 2023 GMTSoutheast Missouri State Redhawks (15-14, 10-6 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (9-20, 4-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lindenwood -4; over/under is 146
Jones’ 28 lead Southern Illinois over Northern Iowa 86-63
February 23, 2023 GMTCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Lance Jones had 28 points in Southern Illinois' 86-63 win against Northern Iowa on Wednesday night.
Jones shot 11 for 14, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Salukis (21-9, 13-6 Missouri Valley Conference).
Bradley wins 76-66 over Valparaiso
February 23, 2023 GMTVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Rienk Mast's 18 points helped Bradley defeat Valparaiso 76-66 on Wednesday night.
Mast had nine rebounds for the Braves (22-8, 15-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Ja'Shon Henry scored 15 points while shooting 7 of 11 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.
Sheppard leads Belmont past Indiana State 89-88
February 23, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Sheppard scored 18 points to lead Belmont and secured the win with two free throw with 2.5 seconds left as the Bruins rallied from a 19-point deficit to knock off Indiana State 89-88 on Wednesday night.
Southeast Missouri State visits Lindenwood after Cole’s 22-point game
February 22, 2023 GMTSoutheast Missouri State Redhawks (15-14, 10-6 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (9-20, 4-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks after Keenon Cole scored 22 points in Lindenwood's 71-58 loss to the Morehead State Eagles.
Jackson, Carter rally UIC to 74-73 victory over Valparaiso
February 19, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Jackson had 19 points, Jace Carter scored 18 and hit a go-ahead jumper with 30 seconds remaining and UIC rallied to beat Valparaiso 74-73 on Sunday.
Jackson added three steals and Carter grabbed nine rebounds for the Flames (11-18, 3-15 Missouri Valley Conference).
Mast rallies Bradley to 60-58 victory over Southern Illinois
February 19, 2023 GMTCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Rienk Mast had a go-ahead four-point play with 20 seconds left and Bradley notched its eighth straight win with a 50-48 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday.
Mast finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Braves (21-8, 14-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Texas A&M tops Missouri 69-60 for fifth straight victory
February 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Wade Taylor IV scored 21 points, Dexter Dennis added a double-double and Texas A&M beat Missouri 69-60 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory.
Taylor made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers for the Aggies (20-7, 12-2), who are off to their best start in Southeastern Conference play since becoming a member in 2012.
Gibson scores 17, Indiana State defeats Illinois State 80-64
February 18, 2023 GMTTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Trenton Gibson's 17 points off of the bench helped lead Indiana State to an 80-64 victory over Illinois State on Saturday.
Gibson was 5 of 6 shooting and 5 of 7 from the free throw line for the Sycamores (20-9, 13-5 Missouri Valley Conference).
Southeast Missouri State hosts Southern Indiana after Polakovich’s 27-point outing
February 17, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-13, 8-7 OVC) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (14-14, 9-6 OVC)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana visits the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks after Jacob Polakovich scored 27 points in Southern Indiana's 82-81 victory against the Little Rock Trojans.
Rupert’s 14 help Southern Illinois top Valparaiso 66-62
February 15, 2023 GMTVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Clarence Rupert had 14 points in Southern Illinois' 66-62 win against Valparaiso on Tuesday night.
Rupert finished 6 of 10 from the floor for the Salukis (20-8, 12-5 Missouri Valley Conference).
Mason, Moore lead Missouri State past Evansville 66-60
February 12, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Alston Mason scored 18 points and Chance Moore sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 51 seconds left as Missouri State held off Evansville 66-60 on Sunday.
Mason added six assists and five rebounds for the Bears (14-12, 10-6 Missouri Valley Conference).
Green’s 25 lead Valparaiso over Illinois State 81-76
February 12, 2023 GMTVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Quinton Green scored 25 points as Valparaiso beat Illinois State 81-76 on Saturday night.
Green added 10 rebounds for the Beacons (11-16, 5-11 Missouri Valley Conference).
Gholston’s 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Missouri over Tennessee
February 12, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — D'Andre Gholston hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Missouri a stunning 86-85 victory over No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday night.
With 4.2 seconds left in the game and the Volunteers (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) leading 85-83, Santiago Vescovi missed a free throw.
Tahvanainen scores 18 as Bradley beats Murray State 83-48
February 12, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Ville Tahvanainen's 18 points off of the bench helped Bradley to an 83-48 victory over Murray State on Saturday night.
Tahvanainen added six rebounds for the Braves (19-8, 12-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Penn scores 21, Drake knocks off Southern Illinois 82-59
February 11, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Roman Penn had 21 points in Drake's 82-59 win against Southern Illinois on Saturday.
Penn added five rebounds and eight assists for the Bulldogs (21-6, 12-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Sheppard’s 25 lead Belmont over UIC 98-71
February 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Sheppard's 25 points helped Belmont defeat Illinois-Chicago 98-71 on Saturday.
Sheppard shot 8 for 14 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for the Bruins (18-9, 11-5 Missouri Valley Conference).
Southern Illinois defeats UIC 68-66
February 9, 2023 GMTCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Marcus Domask scored 24 points as Southern Illinois beat UIC 68-66 on Wednesday night.
Domask had five rebounds and six assists for the Salukis (19-7, 11-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Toumi scores 15, Evansville beats Northern Iowa 71-59
February 9, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. ( (AP) — Yacine Toumi's 15 points helped Evansville defeat Northern Iowa 71-59 on Wednesday night.
Toumi added nine rebounds for the Purple Aces (5-21, 1-14 Missouri Valley Conference).
Clay, Mogbo lead Missouri State past Belmont, 61-59
February 9, 2023 GMTSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Donovan Clay scored 18 points to lead Missouri State and Jonathan Mogbo finished an alley-oop dunk with 8.9 seconds left as the Bears knocked off Belmont 61-59 on Wednesday night.
Missouri has 4 in double figures, beats South Carolina 83-74
February 8, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kobe Brown scored 19 points to lead four in double figures as Missouri rolled past South Carolina 83-74 on Tuesday night.
Missouri (18-6, 6-5 SEC), which rebounded from a 63-52 loss at Mississippi State, has won four of its last five games while South Carolina (8-16, 1-10) has lost eight straight.
DeVries scores 32 as Drake downs Murray State 92-68
February 8, 2023 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Tucker DeVries' 32 points led Drake over Murray State 92-68 on Tuesday night.
DeVries also contributed six rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-6, 11-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
DeVries and Drake earn 85-82 2OT win over Valparaiso
February 5, 2023 GMTVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Drake beat Valparaiso 85-82 in double overtime on Saturday night.
Roman Penn scored 16 points and added 12 rebounds and six assists for the Bulldogs (19-6, 10-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Smith’s double-double leads Mississippi St. past Missouri
February 5, 2023 GMTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 25 points and collected 12 rebounds and Mississippi State won its third straight, beating Missouri 63-52 on Saturday night.
The effort marked Smith's 10th-career double-double.
Brown’s near perfect shooting effort sends Missouri past LSU
February 2, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kobe Brown scored 26 points on 10-for-11 shooting and Noah Carter scored 14 points and Missouri won its third straight, beating LSU 87-77 on Wednesday night.
Brown tied his career high with 10-made shots having accomplished the feat twice before.
Neese scores 19 as Indiana State beats Evansville 83-65
February 2, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Cooper Neese scored 19 points as Indiana State beat Evansville 83-65 on Wednesday night.
Neese added five rebounds for the Sycamores (15-9, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference).
Deen scores 21 to lead Bradley to 83-76 victory over UIC
January 29, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Duke Deen had 21 points to lead Bradley to an 83-76 win over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday.
Deen shot 5 for 10 from the floor (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Sturtz, Penn score 16 each, Drake beats Belmont 79-61
January 29, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Garrett Sturtz scored 16 points as Drake beat Belmont 79-61 on Sunday.
Sturtz had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-6, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Roman Penn scored 16 points and added seven assists.
Brown, Hodge lift Missouri over No. 12 Iowa State 78-61
January 28, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kobe Brown scored 20 points, and D’Moi Hodge scored 17 points to help Missouri beat No. 12 Iowa State 78-61 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.
“To have a quad one win in January is very important,” Missouri coach Dennis Gates said.