Final Score: (12) Missouri 68, Tennessee State

Laurence Bowers recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, as 12th-ranked Missouri used a big second half to beat Tennessee State, 68-38. Alex Oriakhi added 15 points and 10 boards for Missouri (8-1), which is off to an 8-1 start for the third consecutive season. Stefan Jankovic donated 14 points. Missouri has won 71 straight home games against non-conference opponents. Robert Covington and Jordan Cyphers had 12 and 11 points, respectively, for Tennessee State (4-6), which had a three-game winning streak snapped.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

4 days 19 hours ago

The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Anna Houston with the Union Track and Field Team. She was recently named the Girls Outstanding Performer in the Four Rivers Conference Meet at St. Clair High School. Anna ran in the district meet in Jefferson City Saturday and qualified for the sectional in the 100 and 300 hurdles, the long jump and the 4X400 Relay.

OFF THE CUFF with Diane Jones

3 weeks 4 days ago

Undoubtedly, the capture of Boston marathon bombing "Suspect #2"--as named by law enforcement--has quickly brought the issue of Islamic terrorism to the forefront.

OFF THE CUFF ARCHIVE

SPORTS CORNER

19 hours 38 min ago

The Missouri State High School Activities Association Championship Track and Field competition will run today and tomorrow at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Boys and girls in classes 1 and 2 will compete.

Soccer...
The Union Wildcats will host Helias in the class 2 sectional Tuesday evening at 5:00