The Morning Brew: Monday, November 20, 2023

Today is ... National Absurdity Day.
That's ridiculous.
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Today's Schedule
Women's basketball: Southern Indiana at Mizzou, Columbia, 7 p.m. CT, Watch, Listen, Live Stats
Mizzou results:
- Volleyball: Kentucky def. Missouri (25-12, 25-15, 18-25, 25-21). Graduate student Dilara Gedikoglu registered 17 kills.
- Wrestling: Mizzou 39, Arizona State 6
- Men's basketball: Jackson State 73, Mizzou 72
Did You Notice?
- The men's basketball loss was the first in program history against a SWAC opponent. Previously it was 24-0.
- Mizzou basketball lost for the first time in 30 games when scoring at least 70 points. It was the first time under Dennis Gates that the Tigers lost a game decided by five or fewer points (was 9-0).
- The Missouri swimming team completed its long course trials qualifier over the weekend inside the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Tiger swimmers paced the field in 12 of 24 events. The long course trials qualifier was completed in preparation for a loaded 2024 in the swimming and diving world. Along with the NCAA Championships in March, the World Aquatic Championship goes live from Doha, Qatar in February and the 30th edition of the Summer Olympics takes place in Paris in July.
- This photo:
Mizzou Quote of the Day:
"We are a very close team. We know we lost, and everyone's a little upset, but one thing we are going to do is stay together. That’s one positive thing about us. I’m just looking forward to how we bounce back, ultimately." — Tigers guard Nick Honor
We'll Leave You With This ...
Huge congratulations on an intense win!! Great season for the seniors. MIZZOU Fans, YOU’RE the best!!! https://t.co/jELL6m1Mno
— Coach Gary Pinkel (@GaryPinkel) November 19, 2023
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