Malden High School's track and field team is gearing up for the new season with fresh talent and a nearly new coaching staff.

Robin Pingeton’s time, after 15 years at the helm of the Missouri’s women’s basketball program, had come. Through plenty of highs and recent lows, she knew full well what needed to happen next.

MU coach Dennis Gates’ team had been on track for a double-bye in the conference tournament and a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. Missouri is now opening its postseason a little further back.

Before that, Mizzou had been on track for a double-bye in the conference tournament and a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. Alas, the postseason is starting with a shade more adversity in the way.

Before that, Mizzou had been on track for a double-bye in the conference tournament and a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Alas ...

No. 19/15-ranked Missouri basketball dropped its regular finale against No. 24/19 Kentucky 91-83 on Saturday at Mizzou Arena, capping a dismal stretch that will send the Tigers into the postseason ...