Live Blog of Mizzou Basketball at Oklahoma

Missouri came out flat against Oklahoma and earned a flat result. The Tigers fell 80-64 percent to the Sooners on Tuesday night, losing a game that surely would’ve helped their seeding in March Madness.

Porter Moser’s Sooners wanted this game in a bad, bad way and they showed it in the first five minutes. They led 16-9 at the halfway mark and they were never able to get into any offensive flow. Missouri trailed 35-26 at halftime and things only got worse from there.

What aided in that slow start was shooting 40 percent from the field in the first half and 11.1 percent from the perimeter. By the end of the game, the Tigers had shot 47.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from the three-point line.

Everything about what the Tigers did on offense was bad. Coming after a game against Mississippi State where the Tigers had five players in double-digit scoring, only three against Oklahoma eclipsed the 10-point mark. Senior forward Mark Mitchell, who was banged up all game, led the Tigers in scoring with 17 on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting.

The opposite could be said for Oklahoma, which was hot all night. Led by Jadon Jones with 13 points and Derrion Reid with 12, the Sooners put on a well-balanced offensive show that threw Missouri off its game.

Three triples in the final few minutes of the game helped close Missouri’s gap, but those shots went through the net far too late for any hope of getting back into the game.

At the same time, the Sooners played very impressive defense. The Tigers committed 16 turnovers and Oklahoma scored 15 points from those turnovers. The general intensity that Moser’s team brought forth on the defensive end has helped them win five of their last seven games. It was exactly what they needed to beat Missouri.

This win was a huge step in the right direction for Oklahoma in terms of making the NCAA tournament. That wasn’t the case for Missouri, but the Tigers are likely still firm in position to continue their season into March. This does, however, likely hurt the ceiling for what seed they could’ve been.

Despite not being the worst loss the Tigers have suffered all season, it's certainly untimely. That makes the final game of the season much more important.

Missouri will have one more opportunity to secure a win and it could be a big one. The Tigers take on Arkansas at home to close out the regular season at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Live Updates

Second Half

Second Half Stats

FINAL: Missouri 64, Oklahoma 80

2:55 - Missouri 60, Oklahoma 73

Three-point makes from Trent Pierce and Mitchell have closed the deficit for the Tigers. Somehow, getting back into this game is still going to be an uphill battle and it likely won't end in a win, but there are signs of life on both sides of the ball. Time just isn't on their side.

5:22 - Missouri 52, Oklahoma 71

Anthony Robinson has been a bright spot for the Tigers on offense. He's up t 14 points and has hit multiple triples, despite the Tigers struggling on offense. Robinson did just pick up his fifth foul, however, and he will be done for the rest of the night.

9:11 - Missouri 41, Oklahoma 58

The Sooners have kept their foot on the gas on offense and the Tigers just haven't been able to respond. Oklahoma has made four of its last five shots and, in general, have taken control of the game in its entirety.

13:48 - Missouri 36, Oklahoma 49

Things aren't getting any better for the Tigers. Missouri keeps turning the ball over and the Sooners are taking advantage of it, most recently with Jones earning himself a fastbreak dunk.

18:21 - Missouri 31, Oklahoma 43

Phillips already has three fouls with a lot of time to play. Mitchell also went to the sideline looking like he was in some discomfort. Those are two losses the Tigers can't afford to suffer at this moment.

First Half

First Half Stats

HALF: Missouri 26, Oklahoma 35

1:20 - Missouri 22, Oklahoma 33

Jadon Jones has eight points, leading all scorers. He's also hit two triples, which has been a pleasant boost for Oklahoma. The Sooners are shooting 54.5 percent from the three-point line as a team and 56 percent from the field.

4:21 - Missouri 18, Oklahoma 30

This deficit is becoming an issue for the Tigers. They can't manage to get any stops or score the ball. Missouri has no answers whatsoever for anything Poser and Oklahoma are throwing at it.

5:49 - Missouri 18, Oklahoma 24

While Phillips is being reviewed for a potential flagrant foul, the Tigers are slipping away. Oklahoma has again upped its defensive intensity and have been able to build a bit of a lead. It's finding easier ways to score, as well.

11:59 - Missouri 9, Oklahoma 11

The Sooners are continuing their trend of high-intensity defense and are forcing the Tigers into multiple hard shots. Mark Mitchell was an early answer on offense, but hasn't been all that consistent yet. Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser was also fired up enough to earn himself a technical foul, with T.O. Barrett only converting on one of the two free throws.

15:33 - Missouri 2, Oklahoma 8

The Tigers are off to an ugly start, especially Jayden Stone. Missouri can't get anything to fall and has already turned the ball over three times. Shawn Phillips Jr. is the only one to score for the Tigers at the moment, but he's committed two of Missouri's three early turnovers.

Starting Lineups

Missouri	Oklahoma
G T.O. Barrett	G Xzayvier Brown
G Jayden Stone	G Nigel Pack
F Trent Pierce	F Mohamed Wague
F Mark Mitchell	F Tae Davis
C Shawn Phillips Jr.	F Derrion Reid

Availability Reports

Missouri

G Annor Boateng (Leg, season) - OUT
F Jevon Porter (Leg) - OUT

No changes here. It's becoming increasingly more likely that Porter won't play again for the Tigers.

Oklahoma

The Sooners will have everyone available for their matchup against Missouri.

How to Watch: Mizzou men's basketball at Oklahoma

Who: Missouri (20-9, 10-6 SEC) at Oklahoma (15-14, 5-11 SEC)

When: March 3, 6 p.m.

Where: Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri

TV: ESPNU

Radio: Tiger Radio Network (Play by Play: Mike Kelly, Color:Chris Gervino)

SiriusXM: Missouri - 381, Oklahoma - 382

Series: Oklahoma leads 116-99.

Last Time Out, Missouri: The Tigers earned their most lopsided victory, going on the road to take a 88-64 victory over Mississippi State. It was a breakout performance for redshirt freshman center Trent Burns, who scored eight points on 4-for-7 shooting while also grabbing five rebounds.

Last Time Out, Oklahoma: The Sooners grabbed just their second SEC SEC road win, taking down LSU 83-67. The Sooners gained separation by scoring 10 unanswered points in less than 90 seconds with 8:30 remaining in the second half.

Last Meeting: Jan. 24, 2026 - Missouri captured its wildest victory of the season, with Trent Pierce scoring on a buzzer-beater 3 to the game at 81 at the end of regulation, then Mark Mitchell making another at the end of ovetime to win 88-87.

Missouri Stat Leaders

Points: Mark Mitchell (17.4 on 53.8 FG%)
Rebounds: Mark Mitchell (5.3)
Assists: Mark Mitchell (3.7 with 1.9 turnovers)

Oklahoma Stat Leaders

Points: Nijel Pack (16.1 on 46.9 FG%)
Rebounds: Mohamed Wague (6.8)
Assists: Nijel Pack (3.0)