Queen of the charts: Schreacke breaks QND career scoring record

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 5, 2022
Quincy Notre Dame senior guard Abbey Schreacke broke the program's career scoring record during her 32-point performance Sunday against Columbia Rock Bridge in the Sophie Cunningham Classic in Columbia, Mo. | Matt Schuckman photo

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The phone rings or the text message notification sounds on a Sunday night and Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball Eric Orne knows what it is. Abbey Schreacke wants in the gym. “Of course, I scoot down there to let her in,” Orne said. Had the 6-foot senior guard not had the desire…

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Crim: Gates changing look of Tigers after taking over as Mizzou men’s basketball coach

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | April 18, 2022
Missouri men's basketball coach Dennis Gates has added six transfers to the Tigers' roster since taking the job last month. Photo courtesy Mizzou athletics

Stream of consciousness … The University of Missouri men’s basketball team has largely been a non-factor in the SEC. Cuonzo Martin was fired last month after posting a 78-77 record in five years that featured two NCAA tournament appearances and three losing seasons. That followed the disastrous Kim Anderson experience (27-68 in three seasons). The…

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