Kansas and Missouri Renew Historic Border War Rivalry

Top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks face Missouri Tigers in highly anticipated nonconference matchup at Mizzou Arena.

Kansas enters the game as the No. 1 team in the country with a 7-1 record, looking to rebound from a recent loss to Creighton.
Missouri, also 7-1, seeks its first win against Kansas since the Border War rivalry resumed in 2021, with the Tigers losing all three prior meetings.
Kansas' interior-focused offense, led by center Hunter Dickinson, poses a key challenge for Missouri's defense, which often lacks a traditional center on the floor.
Missouri coach Dennis Gates emphasized the importance of turnovers, free throws, and rebounds as critical factors for pulling off an upset.
The rivalry game, steeped in history and passion, is expected to draw an energized home crowd at Mizzou Arena for the noon tip-off.