Zach Sweet

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The Impact of Iowa Running Back Kaleb Johnson Opting Out of the Music City Bowl

Dec 28, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

With the Music City Bowl against Mizzou looming, it will be interesting to see how Iowa's offense will move the ball without running back Kaleb Johnson.
Tolton boys basketball wins 57-53 nail-biter over Little Rock Central at Norm Stewart Classic

Dec 13, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Zach Sweet

By Kate Cassady/Missourian,Zach Sweet Fittingly, the 2024 Norm Stewart Classic concluded Friday night with a thrilling finale at Mizzou Arena, as Tolton boys basketball edged out Little Rock Central 57-53. With Tolton (1-3) clinging to a 48-46 lead late in the fourth quarter, senior Zay Wilson delivered a clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key, extending the Trailblazers' advantage to 51-46 with just 2:55 remaining.
Battle girls basketball's second-half comeback spoiled by Fayetteville in Norm Stewart Classic

Dec 12, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Zach Sweet

By By Zach Sweet An evenly matched contest on paper turned out to be anything but early on, as Fayetteville High School defeated Battle 73-66 in the Norm Stewart Classic on Thursday evening at Mizzou Arena. The Bulldogs (4-1), out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, seized control from the opening tip, sparking a 10-0 run in the first two minutes, never surrendering the lead for the remainder of the contest.
Williams Nwaneri Will Enter the Transfer Portal After Just One Season at Mizzou

Dec 10, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

After just one season with the Missouri Tigers, former five-star EDGE rusher Williams Nwaneri has announced he will enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining. Just over a year ago, when coach Eli Drinkwitz learned he had landed Williams Nwaneri, it marked a historic day for Mizzou’s football program, as they secured one of the nation’s top recruits and kept him in his home state.
Mizzou football set to take on Iowa in the Music City Bowl

Dec 9, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

On Sunday afternoon, the final College Football Playoff rankings for the 2024-25 season were released, accompanied by the announcement of bowl game selections for the postseason. The Missouri Tigers (9-3), who finished seventh in the SEC and ranked No. 19 in the country, were selected to the TransPerfect Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 30. Their opponent will be the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4), who finished sixth in the Big Ten.
Mizzou football set to take on Iowa in Music City Bowl

Dec 9, 2024 | flipboard.com | Zach Sweet

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Mizzou Pulls Off Biggest Victory in Dennis Gates' Tenure Upsetting No. 1 Kansas

Dec 8, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

It had been 12 years since the last time the Missouri Tigers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, and with the fan base deprived of a victory against their biggest rival, Mizzou Arena was ready to go on Sunday, helping propel Mizzou to a 76-67 upset victory over the No. 1 Jayhawks. Leading 63-57 with just under three minutes to go, Kansas' guard David Coit made a huge three-pointer cutting the deficit to just three points and giving the Jayhawks life in a game that seemed over in the second half.
With Mizzou set to receive its Bowl Game on Sunday, where might the Tigers play?

Dec 7, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

With the college football regular season now complete, Sunday, Dec. 8, will mark the official release of the full slate of bowl games. The Missouri Tigers (9-3) are expected to earn a spot in one of the top non-College Football Playoff bowl games, with a shortlist of potential destinations in play. For head coach Eli Drinkwitz, this marks his fourth consecutive season leading the Tigers to bowl eligibility, although the 2020 bowl game was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19.
Helias and Platte County set to clash for Class 5 championship

Dec 5, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Zach Sweet

By Zach Sweet On Saturday night under the lights of Faurot Field in Columbia, Helias and Platte County will battle for the MSHSAA Class 5 championship. Helias (12-1) is coming off a thrilling 14-13 comeback victory over Lafayette last week, where the Crusaders relied on another valiant second-half effort, similar to their 24-21 quarterfinal victory against Republic on Nov. 23.
Anthony Robinson is emerging as a star for Mizzou basketball

Dec 4, 2024 | trumanstales.com | Zach Sweet

There has been no bigger transformation for Missouri basketball than that of Anthony Robinson, from his freshman season to his sophomore campaign through eight games. Robinson is emerging not just as a playmaker on both sides of the ball, but also as a leader under coach Dennis Gates. "I blame everything on him in practice so he can obviously handle some stress, and he allows me to do it," Gates said.