Big 12-SEC basketball challenge announced, but no Border War
Kansas will play at Florida, West Virginia will play at Missouri and Mississippi will play at Kansas State this fall in the inaugural Big 12/SEC men’s basketball challenge.
Chelsea Thomas leads MU over Arkansas 8-0 in SEC softball tourney
SEC Network has been in works for decades
Southeastern Conference, ESPN announce creation of new TV network
SEC laps the field with 63 NFL Draft selections
Southeastern Conference spring football in review
Mizzou’s Richardson lands with the Jets
SEC Tournament Bracket
First RoundWednesday, March 13
Second RoundThursday, March 14
QuarterfinalsFriday, March 15
SemifinalsSaturday, March 16
FinalsSunday, March 17
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Mizzou’s Richardson lands with the Jets
The defensive tackle was taken No. 13 by the New York Jets and became the sixth Mizzou player to be taken in the first round since 2009.
MU's Pressey chosen second-team all-SEC by AP
Three Missouri players — Phil Pressey, Laurence Bowers and Alex Oriakhi — were honored Monday on the Associated Press All-SEC team. Pressey, a junior point guard, was chosen to the second team, while senior forwards Bowers and Oriakhi received honorable mention.
Closing time has escaped Mizzou
Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy says his team got a “gift” in beating Missouri 64-62 on Friday in the SEC Tournament. It was the latest in a line of miscues in the clutch as the Tigers, 23-10, continue to show a frustrating inability to close out games away from Mizzou Arena. They await their NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.
Mizzou fades in second half of 64-62 loss to Mississippi in SEC Tournament
Derrick Millinghaus’ tear-drop floater with 1.1 seconds left Friday night sent Mississippi to a 64-62 victory in the SEC tournament quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena. The Rebels overcame a 14-point second half lead by the Tigers, who dropped to 23-10 on the season and now await their NCAA Tournament seeding on Sunday.
Mississippi’s Henderson takes it to the Tigers
Key play: An Alex Oriakhi putback keyed a 12-2 run that eventually put Missouri ahead 22-13 with a little under seven minutes left.
MU wears out Texas A&M for 62-50 win in SEC Tournament
Missouri, which never trailed and led by as many as 21 in the second half, beat Texas A&M 62-50 in a second-round SEC Tournament game in Nashville, Tenn. The Tigers advanced to face Mississippi in the quarterfinals at 9 p.m. Friday.
Vanderbilt routs Kentucky 64-48
Dai-Jon Parker scored 12 points, and the Vanderbilt Commodores beat Kentucky 64-48 Friday night in a rematch of last year's Southeastern Conference tournament championship and put a serious dent in the Wildcats' hopes of at least having a chance to defend their national title.
Alabama beats Tennessee 58-48 in SEC quarterfinals
The fourth-seeded Crimson Tide boosted their NCAA tournament hopes Friday by beating No. 5 seed Tennessee 58-48 in a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal.
Vanderbilt downs Arkansas 75-72
Kedren Johnson hit all four of his free throws in the final 19.8 seconds, and the 10th-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores upset No. 7 seed Arkansas 75-72 Thursday night in their first chance at defending their Southeastern Conference tournament championship.
SEC quarterfinal preview: (6) Missouri vs. (3) Mississippi
WHEN/WHERE: 9 p.m. Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee knocks out Mississippi State 69-53
Jordan McRae scored 17 points Thursday as fifth-seeded Tennessee defeated No. 13 seed Mississippi State 69-53 in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
LSU beats Georgia 68-63, makes quarterfinals
Shavon Coleman scored 24 points, and the LSU Tigers held off Georgia 68-63 Thursday to give first-year coach Johnny Jones a win in his Southeastern Conference tournament debut. The Tigers will play No. 13 Florida in the quarterfinals Friday.
Haith stands up for Pressey
When asked about junior point guard Phil Pressey, who again came under fire Saturday for missing a late shot in a road loss to Tennessee, Missouri coach Frank Haith — who expressed his frustration with the shot after that game — came to the defense of his co-captain.
Texas A&M beats Auburn, will face MU next
Elston Turner scored 22 points even with his broken left pinkie wrapped up in a splint, and the Texas A&M Aggies beat Auburn 71-62 Wednesday night in their first Southeastern Conference tournament game.
Mississippi State defeats South Carolina 70-59
Fred Thomas scored a career-high 21 points Wednesday night as No. 13 seed Mississippi State defeated No. 12 seed South Carolina 70-59 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
SEC Tournament preview: (11) Texas A&M vs. (6) Missouri
WHEN/WHERE: 9 p.m. Thursday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Pressure on Pressey when it comes to MU’s hopes for success
Despite leading the SEC in assists this season at 7.1 per game, Missouri point guard Phil Pressey has become a lightning rod for criticism because of his inconsistent shooting, rising number of turnovers and miscues in the clutch. “People have been killing me, but I don’t really pay that any mind because I’m like, in transition mode,” he said.
Missouri looking to rebound in Nashville
With the Tigers set to begin the SEC Tournament at 9 p.m. Thursday, MU coach Frank Haith wants to see his team get back to dominating the boards after a poor performance at Tennessee in the season finale.
Martin confident he can rebuild South Carolina
Former Kansas State coach knows there is work to be done, particularly after the Gamecocks finished the regular season with a 14-17 record.
Missouri’s Phil Pressey chosen first-team all-SEC by coaches
Missouri junior guard Phil Pressey was chosen first-team all-Southeastern Conference by the league’s coaches on Tuesday and was joined on the all-SEC team by teammate Laurence Bowers, a senior forward who made the second team. Pressey was also chosen first-team all-SEC by The Star.
