Ben Arnet

Columbia

Sports Director at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

Sports Director @KOMUnews, Occasional PxP @SECNetwork Plus, Nicole's husband & Lyla's dad. News tips or story ideas? Send me a message!

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Mizzou's Bates & Grill sign NBA deals after going undrafted

1 day ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

Former Missouri guard Tamar Bates was not taken in Thursday's second round of the 2025 NBA Draft but that doesn't mean his NBA dream is over. Shortly after the Draft's conclusion, Bates announced to a crowd of supporters at his draft party in Kansas City that he is signing a free agent contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Mizzou Football picks up class of '26 commitment for 3rd straight day

3 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

COLUMBIA- The Mizzou Football team continued to build its 2026 high school recruiting class with another commitment. Edwardsville, IL wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax committed to Missouri on Wednesday. Recruiting website On3.com first reported the news which Hill-Lomax shared on his Instagram feed. Hill-Lomax is a 6'5" wide receiver from Edwardsville High School on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro area. He is ranked as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports, On3 and Rivals.
Blues unveil new uniforms

3 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Ben Arnet

By Ben Arnet, KOMU 8 The St. Louis Blues reverted to a throwback feel that's been a hit with fans in recent years with the unveiling of their new uniforms Tuesday. The team also released a slightly new twist on their primary blue note logo along with several new secondary logos. The organization debuted a powder blue primary home jersey, very similar to the heritage sweaters they have been wearing periodically since 2019.
Mizzou's Bates prepares for life-changing NBA Draft

4 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

Mizzou guard Tamar Bates is projected to be taken in this week's NBA Draft. KOMU-8 Sports Director Ben Arnet spoke with Bates one on one in the days leading up to the Draft. Watch the entire interview as Bates discusses his road to the Draft, how Mizzou prepared him for the pro's and what a life-changing moment it will be when he hears his name called. To report an error or typo, email [email protected].
Blues unveil new uniforms

4 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

ST. LOUIS- The St. Louis Blues reverted to a throwback feel that's been a hit with fans in recent years with the unveiling of their new uniforms on Tuesday. The team also released a slightly new twist on their primary "blue note" logo along with several new secondary logos. The organization debuted a "powder blue" primary home jersey, very similar to the "heritage" sweaters they have been wearing periodically since 2019.
Mizzou releases men's basketball non-conference schedule & SEC opponents

1 week ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

COLUMBIA- The Mizzou mens' basketball team released most of it's schedule details for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. Game dates for non-conference match ups along with the opponents the Tigers will face in the SEC season are now known. Game dates for the conference season along with tip-off times and TV information will be released at a later date. Mizzou will get an early start to the new season when the Tigers face Howard University in Washington, D.C. on Monday November 3rd.
Mizzou MBB officially adds new assistant coach

2 months ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

COLUMBIA — Mizzou men's basketball officially announced the hiring of assistant coach Steve Wright on Tuesday morning. KOMU-8 Sports confirmed the initial reporting of Wright's hiring from Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 and Powermizzou.com on Monday afternoon. "He is well-established in the grassroots of basketball and recruiting is a strength of his," said Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates in a news release announcing the hire.
Poor 2nd half dooms Mizzou MBB to season-opening loss

Nov 4, 2024 | komu.com | Ben Arnet

MEMPHIS- Mizzou could not follow up a stellar first half in their season opener and fell to Memphis for a second straight season, 83 to 75. The Tigers led by 10 at the half after a solid first 20 minutes. Mizzou locked down on Memphis defensively and ran the floor with ease leading to a 42-32 halftime advantage. But the second 20 minutes at FedEx Forum was completely different. A 9-0 Memphis run sparked the change.
Mizzou MBB picks up Class of '25 commit

Oct 27, 2024 | komu.com | Ben Arnet

COLUMBIA- His third season as Mizzou men's basketball coach may still be more than a week away but Dennis Gates is already working on next year. Class of 2025 4-star prospect Nicholas Randall announced on social media that he is committing to Missouri on Monday. Randall is a 6'7" forward who is originally from St. Louis but currently plays for Compass Prep in suburban Phoenix.
Columbia's Tornez among select company in midwest soccer

Aug 28, 2024 | komu.com | Ben Arnet

00:00 00:00 spaceplay / pause qunload | stop ffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster ↑↓volume mmute ←→seek . seek to previous 12… 6 seek to 10%, 20% … 60% XColor SettingsAaAaAaAaTextBackgroundOpacity SettingsTextBackgroundResetCOLUMBIA- Hickman freshman Analia Tornez could hardly believe the news when she got it. After a grueling three day try-out, she made the midwest's team in USA Soccer's Olympic Development Program. "I was really nervous," said Tornez.