Hoops Fever: Kansas vs Missouri Rivalry

0:00I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest from Kansas News today. Fans packed Maloney's bar in Johnson County, Kansas, on Friday afternoon, eyes glued to every NCAA men's basketball tournament game on the screens. The real buzz built around the Kansas J-Hawks and Missouri Tigers set to tip off their openers that night in a classic rivalry matchup, perfect spring weather, pulled crowds to the outdoor decks where folks from near and far soaked it all in. One Missouri fan even drove from Colorado after work to surprise his college buddies, joining hundreds cheering early games over beers. Rivalry trash talks stayed light and friendly, with J-Hawks fans rooting for a blowout win and Tiger supporters glad to dodge a tough low seed this. Time. Everyone loved the March Man is Bive as a welcome break from routine, especially outside football season. Missouri, the 10th seed in the West Regional, faces the 7th seeded Miami Hurricanes at 9.10 pm in St. Louis. Meanwhile, the 4th seeded J-Hawks take on Cal Baptist at 8.45 pm in San Diego.

1:06With upsets always possible, these local fans head into the evening rides, high on Hoops fever and hometown pride.