Live Blog for Mizzou's Showdown with Oklahoma

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri made a buzzer-beater 3 to end both regulation and overtime to escape with a 88-87 win over Oklahoma.

After Oklahoma made a layup to go ahead with four seconds remaining, Mark Mitchell sprinted down the court to launch with a long heave to win 88-87.

Even if it wasn’t pretty, earning a win was crucial for the Tigers to keep their head above water for the remainder of the season. It puts Missouri at 4-3 in SEC play. Through those seven games, Missouri has shown that no matter how much it might struggle throughout the game, it just needs to do enough to give itself a chance to win in the final minutes.

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Two buzzers for the price of one@Mark_mitchell25 // #MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/ShIntNM3Gc
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) January 24, 2026

Missouri had to make up for another uninspiring offensive performance. It was particularly rough for the Tigers during a stretch in the middle of the second half, with Missouri making just one of its 10 shot attempts from 18:12 to the 12:39 mark.

On some of those possessions, Missouri had solid shooting opportunities that just missed. On others, the Tigers looked completely stuck.

Missouri started to dig itself out of the funk when Jacob Crews made two consecutive 3s just 16 seconds apart, giving the Tigers a 55-53 lead with 10:50 remaining.

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) drives against Oklahoma Sooners guard Nijel Pack (9) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Five minutes after Crews’ string of 3s, Missouri scored eight unanswered points in a span of two minutes to take a 72-70 lead with 3:46 remaining.

Missouri held the lead for the first 11 minutes of the game, but the final nine minutes of the half were much more contested, with Missouri holding a lead for just 36 seconds of that stretch.

Five back-and-forth minutes after Crews 3, Missouri scored eight unanswered points to set up for the close finish to regulation.

Shortly before Trent Pierce made a buzzer-beater 3 to end regulation, Oklahoma’s Kirill Elatontsev landed a jumper to give Oklahoma a 79-78 lead with 1:08 remaining. Oklahoma was then sent to the free-throw line after Missouri was forced to foul when a layup attempt from Mitchell circled around the rim.

Oklahoma made both attempts, setting up Pierce to send the game into overtime.

Missouri held the lead for the first 11 minutes of the game, but the final nine minutes of the half were much more contested, with Missouri holding a lead for just 36 seconds of that stretch. Though Missouri kept in close distance for the rest of the game, the Tigers never quite gained a comfortable separation for long enough.

Missouri made a major change to its starting lineup for the game, replacing junior Anthony Robinson II with T.O. Barrett at the point guard spot.

Robinson’s struggles and Barrett’s rise over the early weeks of SEC play have been undeniable. Both have played at least 17 minutes in each of the last three games, with Robinson averaging 4.3 points across that time compared to 11 points for Barrett.

In the start, Barrett showed toughness is some physical offensive play, scoring 21 points while also grabbing six rebounds and creating two assists. Robinson scored four points and grabbed one rebound and created one assist while also racking up four fouls in 16 minutes.

Barrett was cruicial in Missouri efforts in overtime, and also to send the game to overtime. He fought through for a layup to tie the game at 85 with 24 seconds remaining in overtime. He also scored five points in the final five minutes of regulation.

Missouri will hit the road for its next game, traveling to take on No. 17 Alabama at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Overtime

21.3 - Missouri 83, Oklahoma 83

T.O. Barrett makes a layup to tie the game. He's been really impressive in his first career start.

1:21 - Missouri 83, Oklahoma 85

Missouri calls timeout. Tigers needing more consistency on offense. Only eight points scored between the two teams combined in the overtime period.

END OF REGULATION: Missouri 81, Oklahoma 81

Goodness gracious. Trent Pierce lands a long 3 to send this game into overtime.

1:24 - Missouri 78, Oklahoma 77

Oklahoma calls a timeout after T.O. Barrett made a layup that put the Tigers ahead.

7:55 - Missouri 58, Oklahoma 61

As has been the case for all of Missouri's SEC games so far, this one is shaping up to come down to the wire.

11:08 - Missouri 52, Oklahoma 52

Jacob Crews injects some needed life into this Missouri offense, landing a 3 to tie the game for the first time in over three minutes.

12;58 - Missouri 47, Oklahoma 52

Missouri's offense is having one of its all-too frequent slumps at the moment. Tigers have scored just three points in the last 4:30 of play. Have missed seven of their last eight shot attempts. On a related note, T.O. Barrett has not been on the court for nearly three minutes.

15:57 - Missouri 43, Oklahoma 44

Missouri has brought Sebastian Mack in for the first minutes of the game. He'll be heading to the free-throw line out of the break.

First Half

First Half Stats

Halftime: Missouri 36, Oklahoma 37

Final shot attempts at the half from both Missouri and Oklahoma fall short.

3:43 - Missouri 32, Oklahoma 33

It's been a really impressive stretch of minutes for T.O. Barrett. The offense is mostly running through him at the moment. he's grabbed a steal, two layups and a rebound. The layup was a tough play where he absorbed contact on his shoulder but still managing to toss it up and earn an and-one.

Making the most of his first career start early@To_Barrett // #MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/SYyUDgEBRp
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) January 24, 2026

7:50 - Missouri 23, Oklahoma 25

Oklahoma has taken its first lead of the game in te last two minutes, off the back of two trips to the free-throw line. Sooners have also made all five of their last five shot attempts.

11:35 - Missouri 17, Oklahoma 14

The Sooners haven't been able to get much offensively besides scoring from the perimeter, and it's allowed them to catch up to the Tigers. Four of Oklahoma's five makes have been on 3s.

14:40 - Missouri 11, Oklahoma 9

Ant Robinson II now checking in for his first minutes of the game.

15:51 - Missouri 9, Oklahoma 6

Missouri focusing its offense in the paint so far, though Jayden Stone did land an impressive 3. Tigers winning the rebounding battle 5-1 so far.

Starting Lineups

Missouri makes a big change to the starting lineup, benching junior Ant Robinson II, with sophomore T.O. Barrett replacing the team captain. Robinson has faced struggles to start SEC play, averaging just 4.75 points and two turnovers across the last four games. Meanwhile, Barrett has shown growth in his secojnd season. averaging 11 points per game across the last three.

Missouri	Oklahoma
G T.O. Barrett*	G Xzayvier Brown
G Jayden Stone	G Nijel Pack
G Jacob Crews	F Mohamed Wague
F Mark Mitchell	F Tae Davis
C Shawn Phillips Jr.	F Derrion Reid

Injuries

Missouri

OUT: F Jevon Porter

Porter has been unavailable since the end of a non-confernce play due to a leg injury.

Oklahoma

All players available.

How to Watch

Who: Missouri (14-5, 3-3 SEC) vs. Oklahoma (11-8, 1-5 SEC)

What: Missouri's fourth SEC home game of the 2025-26 season.

When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m.

Where: Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri

TV: ESPN2

Radio: Tiger Radio Network (Play-By-Play: Mike Kelly Color: Chris Gervino)

SiriusXM: Missouri - 392, Oklahoma - 390

Series: Oklahoma leads 116-98

Last Time Out, Missouri: In a back-and-forth battle, Missouri fell 74-72 to Georgia. The Tigers made a 3 to take a 72-71 lead with 18 seconds remaining, but Georgia's Marcus Millender made a layup and a free throw to put the Bulldogs ahead. A last-ditch effort failed for a game-winning 3 failed for Missouri.

Last Time Out, Oklahoma: The Sooners fell behind early and never fully caught up, losing 85-76 to South Carolina. Oklahoma shot just 19% on 27 3-point attempts, while South Carolina shot 45% on 20.

Missouri Stat Leaders

Points: Mark Mitchell (17.3 on 55.6 FG%)
Rebounds: Mark Mitchell (5.3)
Assists: Anthony Robinson II (3.7 with 1.9 turnovers)

Oklahoma Stat Leaders

Points: Xzayvier Brown (16.3 on 47.8 FG%)
Rebounds: Mohamed Waguel (6.1)
Assists: Xzayvier Brown (3.2 with 1.8 turnovers)