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Troy’s O’Darien Bassett competes in the men’s long jump preliminaries yesterday as the NCAA Track & Field Mideast Regional got under way at Walton Stadium. Bassett, ranked No. 1 nationally in the event, finished a disappointing 29th and failed to qualify for today’s finals.   Read the Article

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MSHSAA’s track podium elusive for Bruins
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
JEFFERSON CITY - Hickman brought home two state medals during a wet first day of the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships yesterday at Reed Stadium, but the absence of one Columbia performer provided the biggest news of the day.

With Big 12 chances toast, Tigers hope to host regional
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
OKLAHOMA CITY - Aaron Crow’s throw to third base skipped away, and with it so did Missouri’s hopes at a Big 12 Conference Tournament title.

Jumping takes twist at regional
By JOEL A. ERICKSON of the Tribune’s staff
Last night wasn’t supposed to be Justin Gunn’s moment of glory. Not with the season he’s had.

Thrown for a loop
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Krishna Lee lingered near the gravel pit at the northeast corner of Audrey J. Walton Stadium for at least 20 minutes.

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