Gymnastics Season Opener; The Morning Buzz: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mizzou athletics and how to keep up with the Tigers.

Today is ... Apple Tree Day

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Today's Schedule:

• Men's basketball vs. Georgia at 12 p.m., Columbia, Mo. on SECN+
• No. 12 Missouri Gymnastics season opener vs. Lindenwood, Northern Illinois and SEMO; 6 p.m., Columbia, Mo., on SECN+

Mizzou Results

• Swimming and diving program came up short at No. 13/6 Louisville, dropping a road contest. The women's team was outscored 203-96, while the men's team fell 205-89.

Did You Notice?

• Defensive coordinator Blake Baker took the same position at LSU
• Missouri soccer signed former Missouri State forward Hailey Chambliss.

Quote of the Day:

"Thank you, Blake (Baker) for all you did for @MizzouFootball. Your help in all we’ve accomplished cannot be DENIED! I enjoyed every minute of our journey together - but it’s time for you to go on a new path- Gods Speed! I wish you well!!"

—Eli Drinkwitz

We'll Leave You With This ...

𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞

It's Show Time.#MIZ🐯🏈 pic.twitter.com/DKBvyjysMT

— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) January 5, 2024

Mizzou Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker Takes Position at LSU