Missouri and Kansas will not revive the basketball Border War rivalry this year after all. The six-year series was supposed to tip off Dec. 12 at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, but Kansas officials did not want to play the game this year, citing scheduling concerns related to COVID-19, a source confirmed Tuesday. This year's game was a designated home game for Kansas in Kansas City.
For now, the schools have discussed moving this year's game back to the 2026-27 season. The Kansas City Star first reported Tuesday that this year's game will not happen.
A source indicated Mizzou officials were willing to play this year's game on a different date but the sides couldn't come to an agreement.