The shadow of Allen Fieldhouse is cast over the masses of campers waiting to enter prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas University junior Justin Gripka, Basehor, Kan., flashes the back of his gameday shirt to a Missouri fan passing by the student section prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The shirt lists a comparison of achievements between the rivals including the series record 171-95, which heavily favors the Jayhawks.
Kansas guard Travis Releford puts up a jumper prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University students Vanessa Phillips, Wichita senior, and Josh Deboer, Overland Park senior, scowl at the Missouri players as they take the court prior to tipoff on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends against a shot from Missouri guard Phil Pressey during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor fights through a pick by Missouri forward Steve Moore as he defends MU guard Phil Pressey during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Kevin Young looks to pump up the Fieldhouse crowd during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas forward Kevin Young dunks past Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Centennial Jay, or C Jay, is presented to the Allen Fieldhouse crowd during a timeout in the first half of the KU vs. MU men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25. The mascot from 1912 is complete with shoes “for kicking opponents.”
Kansas forward Kevin Young has a shot swatted by Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Conner Teahan fights for a rebound with Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Justin Wesley drives to the in the basket in the first half of the Jayhawks' home game against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) and center Jeff Withey try for a block shot by Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) tosses in a hook shot for two points in the first half of the Jayhawks' home game against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford swings his jersey before the crowd as the Jayhawks rush the court following their 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson raises up the fieldhouse during overtime against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor dunks between the Missouri defense during the overtime on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor is fouled on a shot by Missouri forward Steve Moore with seconds remaining in overtime. Taylor hit both freethrows to give the Jayhawks the lead and ultimately an 87-86 win.
KU fans celebrate the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012.
KU fans celebrate the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012.
Markieff Morris hopes for late free-throw in the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Tyshawn Taylor (10) jams in two points to give KU a one point lead with 26 seconds remaining in the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Thomas Robinson (0) blocks the Tigers Phil Pressey's shot with 3.3 seconds in regulation to force the game into overtime. The Jayhawks won the game 87-86 against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Thomas Robinson (0) looks at Ricardo Ratliffe (10) after Robinson made a layup to bring the Jayhawks within one point of the Tigers with two and a half minutes left in regulation. The Jayhawks went on to win 87-86 against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Tyshawn Taylor (10) puts up a shot over the Tigers Steve Moore (32) in the second-half of the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
Tyshawn Taylor (10) drives on the Tigers Kim English (24) in the second-half of the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Tigers.
The Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers compete for the final game in the long history of their Big 12 rivalry. The Tigers will compete in the SEC starting next year. The Jayhawks won the game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, with a 87-86 overtime win.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson defends against a drive by Missouri guard Michael Dixon during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor throws up three fingers after hitting a three to start overtime against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a three to start overtime against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University senior Vanessa Phillips pumps her fist during overtime on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets a bucket and a foul late in regulation against Missouri during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Robinson hit the free throw to tie the game and put the game into overtime.
Kansas guards Tyshawn Taylor (10) and Conner Teahan (2) defend against a shot by Missouri guard Michael Dixon during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas fans salute the Jayhawks as they leave the court following the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas head coach Bill Self slaps hands with the fans following the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson whoops it up with his teammates at half court following the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas head coach Bill Self raises up the fieldhouse following the Jayhawks' 87-86 overtime win over Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson defends a shot by Missouri guard Phil Pressey late in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas recruit Shabazz Muhammad sits behind the bench prior to tipoff against Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas commit Conner Frankamp, center, watches from behind the bench prior to tipoff against Missouri on Feb. 25, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.
Former Kansas coach Larry Brown stands as he is acknowledged by the fieldhouse crowd during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU fans celebrate the Jayhawks 87-86 overtime win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012.
Missouri guard Michael Dixon goes down as Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor looks for the loose ball on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Missouri guard Marcus Denmon scoops a bucket around Kansas center Jeff Withey late in the first half on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas guard Conner Teahan.
Kansas forward Kevin Young collects a foul on Missouri guard Marcus Denmon on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Missouri guard Kim English drives by Kansas forward Kevin Young on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey experiences some pain on the bench after a first-half injury.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) and center Jeff Withey try for a block shot by Missouri forward Ricardo Ratliffe on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
A Kansas fan dressed as the abolitionist John Brown boasts of the Jayhawks' recent successes during the Missouri game on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
A large poster board with James Naismith and Bill Self is hoisted in the student section on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson blocks a shot by Missouri guard Phil Pressey to take Saturday's game into overtime.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson gets a shot off over Missouri forward Steve Moore on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas coach Bill Self shows his frustration with the Jayhawks during the first half on Saturday.
KU fans try to disrupt a free-throw attempt by the Tiger's Ricardo Ratliffein the Jayhawks win against the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, Feb 25, 2012..
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