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Kansas vs Mizzou Rematch Set as KU Announces Non-Conference Hoops Schedule
Kansas vs Mizzou Rematch Set as KU Announces Non-Conference Hoops Schedule originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kansas basketball dropped its nonconference schedule headed into the 2025-26 season and Missouri made its fourth consecutive appearance, this time around, on a Sunday at T-Mobile Stadium in Kansas City. Advertisement The Tigers come into this contest after a historical victory over the Jayhawks on Dec. 8, 2024, when the team defeated No. 1 Kansas in Mizzou Arena for its first top-ranked victory since 1997. Tigers guard Aidan Shaw (23) celebrates with fans after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena.© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Tamar Bates exploded for Mizzou, dropping a season and career high 29 points; while Mark Mitchell and Anthony Robinson II added 17 and 11 points, respectively. Mitchell added three blocks and Robinson added five steals, pressing top-ranked Kansas every chance they got. The meeting marks the 273rd time the teams have faced off and the meeting marks the teams second-to-last matchup of its current agreement — an agreement that was renewed in 2019 for six years. The first and last matchups are hold at T-Mobile Center — which was Sprint Center at the time — while the four meetings in between alternated between Missouri and Kansas taking the home court. In 2026-27, the series is adding an extra game due to no matchup being played in 2020. Mizzou hadn't defeated Kansas since 2012 prior to its 2024 victory but with the rivalry running so deep, the Tigers have a 96-175 record against the Jayhawks dating back to the two teams first matchup on March 11, 1907. Advertisement The Tigers will take on the Jayhawks on Dec. 7 at T-Mobile Center in a perfect 'meet me in the middle' location for the two schools. Missouri also has three other confirmed dates for non-conference games. Missouri begins its season in Washington D.C. facing off against Howard on Nov. 3. The team will host Virginia Military Institute on Nov. 9 and will host Bethune-Cookman on Dec. 14. The Tigers will also play Minnesota in early November, Illinois in late December — for the two teams annual Border War — and Mizzou will also face off against an Atlantic Coast Conference team in the annual ACC/SEC Challenge. With their historic upset still fresh and the teams nearing the final chapter of the current rivalry agreement set, Missouri will look to build momentum in its Dec. 7 showdown against Kansas. Advertisement Related: Early Ranking Signals High Hopes for Mizzou Basketball This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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16-05-2025
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Cardinals and Royals Named One Of MLB's Most Heated Rivalries
While Cardinals and Cubs hold one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, a new rival has emerged for the Cardinals and a big reason is something you probably wouldn't expect. The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals were recently named one of the matchups to watch as the MLB approaches Rivalry Week according to ESPN. Advertisement Rivalry Week is an exciting idea implemented by the league this season, designed to highlight the competitive nature of in-state and division matchups that might not always be on the national radar. The league has made it a priority to celebrate these rivalries and bring more attention to teams that have the potential for great drama on the field, and the Cardinals-Royals rivalry is one that MLB is hoping will continue to grow. The teams first met in the 1985 World Series where the Royals won in seven games to bring the World Series to Kansas City for the first time. The 1985 World Series remains a key moment in both franchises' histories, with Kansas City's first championship creating lasting memories, but also leaving a competitive chip on the Cardinals' shoulder. It wasn't until August 29, 1997, that the teams met in the regular season. Per ESPN's post, the rivalry could likely root from Mizzou. So many instate students from Kansas City and St. Louis go to Mizzou and it sits in between the two cities. The added element of Mizzou alumni and fans fueling the rivalry on both sides of the state adds a new dynamic, making it more personal for fans who see these matchups as a reflection of the pride they have for their cities. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) bats against the Kansas City Royals© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Overall, St. Louis holds a 76-52 regular season record against Kansas City, but the Royals are pushing back, having won three of the four meetings from last season. Advertisement With both teams on hot streaks, the rivalry will be a fun one to watch in the MLB over the weekend, and the excitement surrounding these matchups is sure to continue growing. Fans from both cities are already bracing for the intensity that's bound to follow in the coming seasons. Related: Cardinals at Royals: How to Watch and What to Watch for Related: Pair of Young Cardinals Showing Early Signs of Unexpected Breakout Seasons
