Overview
- Missouri defeated Alabama State 82-65 in their last nonconference game, improving to an 11-2 record before entering SEC play.
- Four starters scored in double figures, with Tamar Bates leading the team with 16 points, followed by Mark Mitchell with 14.
- Caleb Grill returned to the court after a neck injury sustained on November 27, contributing six points and a steal in limited minutes.
- The Tigers shot 52.1% from the field, a marked improvement from their previous game, and led by as many as 26 points during the matchup.
- Missouri will begin SEC play on January 4 with a challenging road game against No. 2 Auburn, aiming for their first conference win since March 2023.