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02.09.2009 10:26 pm

KU-MU: Tigers Rally For 62-60 Victory

So when was the last time Mizzou Arena rocked like THAT?

Missouri trailed Kansas all night, but pulled out a dramatic 62-60 victory when Zaire Taylor rattled home a  jumper with 1.3 seconds left.

The Tigers played terrific defense all night, forcing…

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02.09.2009 10:00 pm

KU-MU: Another Tiger Surge

After the Tigers cut the margin to three points, Leo Lyons continued attacking Kansas center Cole Aldrich . . . and the big fella started earning stops and swaps.

Those defensive plays led to fast-break points — and soon KU had…

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02.09.2009 9:47 pm

KU-MU: Tigers Finally Dent Lead

Missouri got its act together as the second half continued, but the Tigers couldn’t get closer than eight points.

Their inability to get anything going from behind the arc undermined their comeback. Try as they might, the Tigers couldn’t earn clean…

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02.09.2009 9:24 pm

KU-MU: Tigers Make Run

Their “Big Money” showcase went terribly wrong in the first half, causing American viewers to switch over to something more compelling.

But the Tigers got it together to start the second half and went on a 10-4 run. KU forward Marcus…

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02.09.2009 9:07 pm

KU-MU: Jayhawks Lead 30-16

The Tigers missed their last nine shots of the first half. Freshman guard Marcus Denmon tacked on two missed free throws at the end.

What a disaster for Mizzou. The Tigers committed 10 first-half turnovers, scored a season low of 16…

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02.09.2009 8:54 pm

KU-MU: Tiger Shooting Bricks

After Leo Lyons lost the ball yet again on a drive to the basket, Travis Releford sliced to the hoop to gave the Jayhawks a 26-15 lead.

Tigers forward Keith Ramsey shot an air ball at one end, but then blocked…

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02.09.2009 8:40 pm

KU-MU: Jayhawks Build Advantage

After Kansas found its offensive rhythm, it didn’t long to build a nice lead. A three-point bomb by Tyrel Reed off the bench pushed the jayhawks ahead 22-13.

Leo Lyons is still invisible at the offensive end. The only recent basket…

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02.09.2009 8:32 pm

KU-MU: Aldrich Getting Loose

Cole Aldrich, the Jayhawks’ 6-11 center, punished the Tigers with some flushes behind the Mizzou press. After some initial skittishness, Kansas settled down nicely against the full-court pressure.

The Jayhawks also went after freshman guard Miguel Paul with trapping double-teams.

At the…

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02.09.2009 8:22 pm

KU-MU: Lots Of Early Nerves

Neither team got rolling in this game. At the first timeout inside the 16-minute mark, the game was tied 2-2. The teams combined to miss their first seven shots, Both teams turned the ball over with errant passes.

The good news…

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02.09.2009 8:01 pm

KU-MU: Self Cracks Down

Jayhawks coach Bill Self was definitely not thrilled with his team’s winning performance against Oklahoma State.

Kansas and Missouri have done a nice job defending the honor of the Big 12 North this year. Now they take the big nationally televised stage.

It’ll…

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