Missouri Tigers: Mizzou hosting Kansas for final time in Columbia Saturday

February 03, 2012|Chris Replogle, KY3 News | Twitter @ky3tigertalk or on Facebook @KYTV TigerTalk

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Missouri vs. Kansas border war basketball showdown is about to peak.

The No. 4 Tigers (20-2, 7-2) will welcome the No. 8 Jayhawks (18-4, 8-1) to Mizzou Arena for a final time as Big 12 Conference rivals. This will be the 266th meeting. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. on ESPN.

News and Notes:

*Game Day Atmosphere: ESPN's Game Day will broadcast live from Mizzou Arena Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. The doors open at 7:00 a.m.

*Kansas Dominance: Kansas holds a 171-94 all-time record against Missouri, including the past five meetings. Zaire Taylor's game-winning shot in 2009 gave the Tigers a 62-60 win over the Jayhawks in Columbia.

*20-Game Benchmark: Mizzou has won 20 games for the fourth-consecutive season. That's happened only three other times in school history.

*Chant Correctly: Mizzou brass want to remind fans the chant is M-I-Z-Z-O-U. Top football signee, Springfield Hillcrest's Dorial Green-Beckham is expected to attend the game.

Frank Haith Said It:

"I've been told everything," said Missouri Tigers Head Coach Frank Haith. "I'm updated on all the things I need to know about this rivalry. I'm just going to feel blessed to be apart of it."

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