NewzNo. 23 Missouri visits Kansas for the latest installment of their historic athletic rivalry known as the Border War. The matchup, taking place in Lawrence, Kansas, is steeped in historical context dating back to Civil War-era battles.
In the days leading up to the game, tensions and historical themes were highlighted when the Kansas athletic department published a black-and-white image on its official social media account depicting John Brown, who is championed by some as an ardent abolitionist.
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