Sports – Monday, January 16th, 2023

The Salem Tigers had four boys score in double figures as they defeated the Houston Tigers Friday night in their Homecoming game, 70-40. Salem was led in scoring by Trethan Rictor and Gunner Konkel as they each scored 16 points followed by Bryson May and Kaiden Gately as they each added 11 points. Salem is 1-0 in SCA Conference play and 5-10 overall as they head into the St. James Tournament tomorrow night when they face Fatima at 6:00. You can hear the game on KSMO AM 1340 and 95.7 FM. The games will also be audio streamed on the KSMO Radio Facebook Page and ksmoradio.com.

The Missouri Tigers lost their second straight game as the Florida Gators beat the Tigers Saturday with a strong 2nd half, 73-64. Kobe Brown had 21 points followed by Noah Carter with 12 and Tre Gomillion with 11 points. Missouri is now 13-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC Conference. Missouri will host Arkansas Wednesday night at 7:30 and you can hear the game on KSMO Radio.

After a ceremony to honor the first members of the St. Louis Blues to be elected to the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame Saturday, the Blues fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2. Pavel Buchnevich and Tyler Pitlick scored for St. Louis who have lost two straight games. They will host the Ottawa Senators tonight at 6:30 on KSMO.

The St. Louis Blues newly created Hall of Fame inducted initial members Friday night at the MAC Club in St. Louis. Those players honored were goaltender Glenn Hall; forwards Red Berenson, Garry Unger, Brett Hull, Brian Sutter and Bernie Federko; defensemen Chris Pronger and Al MacInnis; and Coach Scotty Bowman. The Blues also honored members of the Hall of Fame who have passed away including defensemen Bob and Barclay Plager, Bob Gassoff, owners Sid Soloman, Jr. and Sid Soloman, III; and broadcaster Dan Kelly. Displays on the members will be between Portal 4 and 6 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.