Since before the 20th century, conflicts between Kansas and Missouri have almost never been normal.
Bleeding Kansas started the animosity well before anyone in the present world was born. In 1961, there was actual blood spilled between Mizzou and Kansas on the hardwood. Other tales of hatred actualized, such as legendary MU coach Norm Stewart refusing to spend money in Kansas, have been well-documented.
Heading into the 271st edition of the rivalry on the basketball court, the Tigers knew that the game wasn’t like any other on its schedule, nor has it ever been.