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Border War

"Border War"

Kansas

Kansas

Big 12 Conference

VS
219 games
Missouri

Missouri

SEC

Kansas leads 134-85

Overview

Historic college basketball rivalry between adjacent states.

Started 1907. State border rivalry.

Impact & Significance

Big 12 / SEC standings

Notable Moments

  • Allen Fieldhouse tradition
  • Kansas dynasty under Roy Williams
  • Bill Self era dominance
  • NCAA tournament battles
  • Intense rivalry games

Legendary Players

Wilt Chamberlain, Paul Pierce, Joel Embiid

Traditions & Culture

Allen Fieldhouse mystique, Border War

Recruiting Impact

Midwest talent competition

Quick Facts

First Game

1907

Total Games

219

Series Lead

Kansas leads 134-85

All-Time Records

Kansas: 134 wins, Missouri: 85 wins

Conference

Big 12 / SEC

Related Topics

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