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Live Thread: Missouri Tigers vs. Utah Utes

It’s the first road trip for a young roster and a chance to gain more confidence as Michael Porter Jr. heal.s

NCAA Basketball: Wagner at Missouri
Will Jordan Barnett still be excited after Missouri’s first road trip of the season?
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Missouri (2-0) hits the road for the first time this season, and it will not only have to grapple with altitude but a Utah program looking to revert back to a team that’s contended for NCAA tournament bids. Michael Porter Jr. is still nursing a leg injury and stayed behind. So once again it’s a chance to for freshmen like Jeremiah Tilmon and veterans in Kevin Puryear and Jordan Barnett to lead the way.


The Review

Mizzou’s meeting with Wagner went about as you’d expect: the Seahawks collected a check, Mizzou got a rout and Cuonzo took The Antlers’ suggestions about playing walk-ons.


The Details

Opponent: Utah (2-0)

Time: 7 p.m. CT

Where: John M. Huntsmen Center; Salt Lake City, Utah

TV: Pac-12 Network

IS MIZZOU RECEIVING TOP 25 VOTES?: Yes indeed! The latest AP poll has Mizzou as 31st, receiving 32 Top 25 votes.

WHAT DOES VEGAS SAY? Utah -4

WHAT DOES KenPom SAY? Utah 75-70

WHERE TO WATCH/LISTEN:

Twitter: @MizzouHoops

Facebook: Mizzou Men’s Basketball

Live Stats: StatBroadcast


Five Questions

  1. What’s final score tonight?
  2. How many minutes and how many fouls for Jeremiah Tilmon?
  3. Your trifecta?
  4. Best Ute: Tom Chambers, Andre Miller, Keith Van Horn or Andrew Bogut?
  5. Your beverage of choice this evening?

UPDATE: Roster moves, but not the one you want