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Auburn Visits Missouri Tonight for SEC Test With Free Throws Under the Microscope

Auburn aims to carry momentum from its 95-73 rout of No. 15 Arkansas into a difficult road venue.

Overview

  • Tipoff is 6 p.m. CT at Mizzou Arena in Columbia with television coverage on ESPN2.
  • Missouri is 12-4 overall and 2-1 in the SEC, led by Mark Mitchell at 17.4 points per game.
  • Free-throw shooting remains Missouri’s weak spot at 66.3% after a 12-for-24 showing in the loss at Ole Miss.
  • Missouri has been strong at home this season and, with its size and rebounding, presents a physical test that includes attacking misses at the line.
  • Auburn is 10-6 and 1-2 in the SEC after routing then-No. 15 Arkansas, with Keyshawn Hall scoring 32 and averaging 21.7 points and 7.8 rebounds, though the team is winless in two true road games and 3-5 away overall.