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Lyons, Tigers roar; Career-high 30 points from senior help MU bounce back vs. Baylor.

Leo Lyons is surrounded by fans after scoring a career-high 30 points in his return to the starting lineup to lead Missouri to an 89-72 victory over Baylor last night at Mizzou Arena as the Tigers bounced back from Wednesdays ugly loss at Kansas State. ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  1 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Leo Lyons,  Mike Anderson,  Thomas Gardner,  National Collegiate Athletic Association

Lyons leads Tigers past Baylor

Mike Anderson felt the need to shake up his lineup in the wake of Wednesday nights loss to Kansas State. Leo Lyons might not have been the obvious choice to be added to the starting five after a 3-for-9 shooting performance against the Wildcats, but ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  31 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Leo Lyons,  Mike Anderson,  Thomas Gardner

How sweet is home? After road loss, Tigers hope to avoid Bear trap.

When a miscommunication as the Tigers dropped back on defense led to a Kansas State layup in transition, MU senior forward Leo Lyons complained to Taylor. Reach Steve Walentik at (573) 815-1788 or swalentik@tribmail.com. Missouri forward Leo Lyons ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  31 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Leo Lyons,  Mike Anderson,  Fred Brown,  Barry Sanders

Anderson’s focus on MU

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Mike Anderson has found himself on the list of candidates Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore could pursue to fill the Crimson Tides head basketball coaching position left vacant by Mark Gottfrieds sudden resignation earlier this week. ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  29 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Mike Anderson,  Tubby Smith,  Anthony Grant

Cat-scratch fever; MU outmanned in another road loss to Wildcats.

Missouri players Leo Lyons (5) and Matt Lawrence (33) walk off the court disgusted during a timeout in the second half of last nights loss at Kansas State. The Tigers trailed by as many as 25 points in their fifth loss in a row in Manhattan, Kan. ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  29 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Andersons, Inc.,  Leo Lyons,  National Basketball Association,  National Collegiate Athletic Association,  Michael Beasley

Wildcats rout Tigers

MANHATTAN, Kan. The next time the Missouri basketball team comes to Bramlage Coliseum will be too soon. The home of Kansas State basketball has become a house of horrors for the Tigers in recent season, and the nightmares from last nights visit could ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  29 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Andersons, Inc.,  Fred Brown

Learning on the fly; After costly error at OSU, Denmon redeems himself.

Marcus Denmon has been a key figure in Missouris four-game winning streak. He is averaging 12.5 points over that span. Marcus Denmon would appreciate an uneventful game tonight at Bramlage Coliseum, where the Missouri basketball team tips off against ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  28 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Leo Lyons,  Mike Anderson

Tigers follow Carroll’s lead; Senior is all over court as Missouri dispatches Tech.

DeMarre Carroll reacts after dunking in the first half of Missouris 97-86 victory over Texas Tech yesterday at Mizzou Arena. Carroll scored 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field. Mike Anderson was looking for leadership. Two weeks ago, his ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  25 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Mike Anderson,  Pat Knight,  Andre Emmett

MU runs winning streak to four

Missouri's Zaire Taylor, left, and Texas Tech's John Roberson, right, scramble for a loose ball in the first half. Texas Tech turned the ball over 17 times in the first half. Missouri scored 35 points on Tech turnovers during the game. Texas Tech ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  24 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Leo Lyons

Knight will not go gentle; Raiders need toughening up, he says.

Pat Knight, who is 11-7 in his first full season after taking over the Texas Tech program from his father, Bob, says this years team lacks the proper mind-set for the Big 12s rigors. The frustration is piling up for Pat Knight midway through his first ...

From STEVE WALENTIK, Columbia Tribune,  24 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Pat Knight,  Stephen F. Austin,  Ronald Ross,  Mike Singletary

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