Live Blog of Mizzou at LSU

Updates and analysis for the battle of Tigers.

Jan 7, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) loses control of the ball against LSU Tigers guard Jordan Sears (1) and forward Daimion Collins (10) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Missouri will look to remain at the top of the SEC standings on Saturday, traveling to take on LSU.

While the Tigers from Columbia have made a hot start to conference play, the Tigers of the bayou are still on the prowl for their first conference win. LSU is the only team remaining in the SEC to have not earned a conference win.

LSU has gotten close, however, suffering two tight losses. On Wednesday, LSU lost to Kentucky on a buzzer-beater. To open conference play, LSU lost 75-72 to Texas A&M.

Saturday afternoon's matchup will feature the two best shooting teams in the conference, with Missouri at No. 1 with a field goal percentage of 51.6% and LSU at No. 2 with 49.9%.

While Missouri's offensive production has increased to begin SEC play due to getting healthier, LSU is still dealing with injuries that are limiting its offensive production. Injury information for both teams can be found below.

Follow this post for live updates and analysis throughout the game. Newest updates will be posted at the top.

1. Live Updates
2. First Half
3. Pre Game
4. Injuries
5. Starting Lineups
6. How to Watch

Live Updates

First Half

11:36 - Missouri 7, LSU 11

It took nearly all of the first six minutes, but Missouri eventually broke the scoring drought with a fadeaway shot from Mark Mitchell. Trent Pierce followed that up with a clean 3. Missouri starting to find its offensive flow.

Picking up where he left off last game 👌@trentpierce22 // #MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/YDAA8G3R9d

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) January 17, 2026

15:34 - Missouri 0, LSU 8

Missouri has missed all six of its opening shot attempts, four of which have been 3s. MU has been unable to penetrate inside at all. LSU doing a good job defensively.

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Pre Game

Injuries

Missouri

OUT: F Jevon Porter

Porter will be out for a sixth consecutive game due to a leg injury he suffered in practice.

"Right now, he's out. I'm waiting for the doctors to give me a return to play," Gates said Friday. "Right now, he's not even in return to play. ... He can still condition, he can still do certain things with the strength coach."

LSU

OUT: F Jalen Reed, G Dedan Thomas Jr.

Thomas was initially listed as doubtful, but has been downgraded ot out. A transfer from UNLV, he has missed the last five games with a leg injury. He's LSU's leading scorer, averaging 16.2 points and also 7.1 assists per game.

Reed has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an Achilles injury. He averaged 9.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in six appearance's to start the season.

Starting Lineups

Missouri	LSU
G Anthony Robinson II	G Max Mackinnon
G Jayden Stone	G Rashad King
G Jacob Crews	F Pablo Tamba
F Mark Mitchell	F Marquel Sutton
C Shawn Phillips Jr.	C Michael Nwoko

How to Watch

Who: Missouri (13-4, 3-1 SEC) vs. LSU (12-5, 0-4 SEC)

What: Missouri's third SEC road game of the season.

When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

TV: SEC Network

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

SiriusXM: LSU - 374, Missouri - 385

Series: LSU leads 12-5

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