Jan. 8, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou Basketball fans looking to secure tickets to the M&I Bank Border Showdown with the University of Kansas on Feb. 9 can purchase their seats via mutigers.com starting on Friday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m.

Tickets to the Midwest's hottest hardwood rivalry will only be available online and fans will be limited to four tickets per order due to availability. Tickets are $50 per seat.

The ESPN Big Monday contest is scheduled for 8 p.m. So far this season Missouri is off to a 13-2 start and opens Big 12 play this Saturday at Nebraska. The Tigers returned to the Top 25 for the first time in five seasons earlier this year and are on a four-game winning streak heading into Big 12 play.