How to Watch: Missouri Men's Basketball at Alabama
The Missouri men's basketball team is desperate for its for SEC victory of the season, and that next opportunity comes against Alabama on Tuesday at 6 p.m. on the road.
Nevertheless, this will be another challenge as not only is Alabama 3-0 in the SEC, but the Crimson Tide has also won their last five games. Additionally, they've defeated Missouri in each of their last three matchups by double digits.
However, before the Tide's three-game win streak against Missouri, the Tigers had defeated Alabama in three consecutive outings. Mizzou is aiming to continue that trend, but that won't be possible without a win on Tuesday night.
What: Missouri Tigers (8-8, 0-3 SEC) at Alabama (11-5, 3-0 SEC)
Where: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. CT (weather permitting)
TV: SEC Network
Series: Alabama leads 14-7 with the first meeting occurring on Dec. 10, 1977.
Last meeting: Alabama defeated Missouri 72-61 on Mar. 11, 2023. Crimson Tide forwards Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney combined for 39 points, while Tigers guards D'Moi Hodge and DeAndre Gholston totaled 38.
Last time out, Missouri: The Tigers fell to South Carolina 71-69 in a back-and-forth overtime affair. Noah Carter, Sean East II and Tamar Bates' 50 combined points weren't enough to pull off the upset. Missouri has lost each of its first three SEC matches.
Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide outlasted Mississippi State 82-74 in an aggressive bout from tip-off to the final buzzer. Forward Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and guards Mark Sears and Rylen Griffen combined for 58 points.
Missouri Leaders:
- Scoring: Sean East II (17.1 PPG)
- Rebounding: Noah Carter (6.0 RPG)
- Assists: Sean East II (3.8 APG)
Alabama Leaders:
- Scoring: Mark Sears (20.3 PPG)
- Rebounding: Grant Nelson (5.7 RPG)
- Assists: Aaron Estrada (3.9 APG)
