/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66102799/usa_today_13898327.0.jpg)
Live updates
Final: Missouri falls 72-45 in Starkville. The Tigers avoid a 30-point loss but put on its worst showing of the season.
7:12 2H: Welp. The lead is at 26 now and there’s a very real chance Missouri loses by 30+ points. Last loss in the 30s was a 34-point dud against Auburn last season.
11:53 2H: Time is running out and Missouri hasn’t managed to cut into the lead any more. It would take a monster Mississippi State collapse for the Tigers to steal this one.
15:09 2H: Missouri is pushing the ball harder coming out of the break and it’s led to a mini-run of sorts. A lot more needs to go right to make this one even close but picking up the pace is a start. Tigers trail 44-29 and will have the ball after the timeout.
Halftime: Missouri trails by 20. That’s it, that’s the update. Not much to say about that half.
3:39 1H: Well things didn’t get any better over the last 12 minutes. Missouri is in a 20-point hole with a little under four minutes to play. It should go without saying, but having over double the turnovers than field goals made is not a recipe for success. Tigers have 11 and 5, respectively, and trail 31-11.
15:52 1H: Very ugly start for Missouri. Four turnovers on five possessions while Mississippi State has made a majority of their shots. Tigers trail 8-0 early.
Pregame
After knocking off what was supposed to be a much better team in the Florida Gators last Saturday, Missouri now has a shot to reach .500 in conference play against a similar opponent in Mississippi State.
Both teams sit at 9-6 overall, with the Tigers’ 1-2 SEC record barely edging out the Bulldogs’ 0-3. Though Mississippi State is favored with the matchup being in Starkville, be prepared to see quite the fight on the court for both teams.
Gameday at Mississippi State!
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) January 14, 2020
⌚️ 8 PM CT
Humphrey Coliseum
@SECNetwork
@KTGRsports #ToTheFinishLine pic.twitter.com/hCqjHWHxEN
Hoops Preview: Missouri heads to Starkville to face a very, very tall Mississippi State
The Details
Opponent: Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-6, 0-3 SEC)
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville MS
Is Mizzou Receiving Top 25 Votes? Not this week
What Does Vegas Say? Mississippi State, -2.5
Where To Watch: SEC Network | WatchESPN
Radio: Tiger Radio Network // Sirius/XM -119/199
Twitter: @MizzouHoops
Facebook: Mizzou Men’s Basketball
- If you’re looking to sign up for ESPN+, Rock M Nation now has an affiliate link: click Here for ESPN+ Now! (** RockMNation has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though RockMNation may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.**)
Five Questions!
- Leading scorer for the game?
- Does Torrence Watson reach double-digit points?
- Who leads the team in rebounds?
- Who is your trifecta for the game?
- What will the final score be?