How to Watch: Georgia Men's Basketball at Missouri
The Missouri men's basketball team had a hot 7-2 start to the young season, but three consecutive losses against No. 2 Kansas, Seton Hall and No. 9 Illinois ended the Tigers' run.
Nevertheless, in their final game of non-conference play, the Tigers decimated Central Arkansas 92-59, behind a team-high 25 points on 9-of-10 shooting from Junior guard Tamar Bates. Additionally, Sean East II, Noah Carter, Connor Vanover and Aidan Shaw each scored double-digit points. Missouri was stout on defense as they also tallied 13 steals and six blocks.
But now Missouri flips the page to solely SEC play for the rest of the regular season.
The Georgia Bulldogs, the Tigers' first SEC opponent penciled in for Jan. 6, had the opposite start to the season as they lost three of their first five games. However, they've turned things around and have won eight consecutive contests.
Missouri has the opportunity to flip the script once again and start SEC play on a strong note.
What: Georgia Bulldogs (10-3) at Missouri Tigers (8-5)
Where: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Mo.
When: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 12 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN
Series: Missouri leads 11-8 with the first meeting occurring on March 15, 2001. The Tigers have won seven of the last nine matchups, including three straight.
Last meeting: Missouri defeated Georgia 85-63 on Feb. 25, 2023. Guards D'Moi Hodge and Nick Honor led the Tigers by scoring a combined 35 points.
Last time out, Georgia: The Bulldogs defeated Alabama A&M 83-73 on Dec. 30. Freshman guard Blue Cain led Georgia in scoring with 18 points on 7-9 shooting, including 3-for-5 from downtown.
Last time out, Missouri: The Tigers dominated Central Arkansas 92-59 on Dec. 30. Junior guard Tamar Bates scored a team-high 25 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 3-for-3 from behind the arc.
