For the last time before Missouri flips the calendar and launches into Southeastern Conference play in two weeks, the Tigers can end one of several ugly losing streaks compiled during coach Kim Anderson’s three-year charge. Entering Wednesday’s 36th edition of the Braggin’ Rights game against Illinois, Anderson’s teams are 0-14 against teams from other major conferences, including a pair of losses to John Groce’s Fighting Illini.
What used to be the highlight of the holiday season for Mizzou fans has become just another occasion for Anderson’s team to salvage some dignity. With the long-term future of his regime uncertain, the 6 p.