Morning Sports Report - January 28, 2013

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inducted its class of 2013 on Sunday.

The class is made up of 16 former athletes and coaches.

Headlining this year's class a couple of ball players.

Long-time Royal Mike Sweeney was there.

Sweeney came up with Kansas City in 1995 and played 13 of his 16 big league seasons as a Royal.

He had a life time batting average of .297, hit 215 homers and drove in 909 runs.

Sweeney was a five-time All-Star.

One of the most inspiring Cardinals of all time was also inducted -- shortstop David Eckstein.

Despite his 5-foot-6 frame, Eckstein played a decade in the big leagues and three great years with St. Louis, becoming the World Series MVP in 2006.

Long time Chiefs fullback Tony Richardson was also inducted.

For a complete list visit www.mosportshalloffame.com/

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And in college basketball, both Missouri State teams bring home victories.

The Bears beat Drake in a Missouri Valley matchup, 78 to 72.  And the Lady Bears win 79 to 72 over Southern Illinois.