Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas Jayhawks: Live Game Updates
The Missouri Tigers have done just about everything right this season. They’ve won their first nine games and head coach Dennis Gates is looking like the right man for the job early in his first season at the helm. While they’ve enjoyed early success, the Tigers haven’t exactly faced the toughest competition thus far. That all changes today as Missouri gets set to host No. 6 Kansas.
The Jayhawks come into this game at 8-1, having suffered their only loss to No. 7 Tennessee. Kansas is led by junior forward Jalen Wilson, who’s first on the team in both points and rebounds. Wilson averages about 22 points per game, and will be the main man that Mizzou must stop if they want to upset the Jayhawks.
For Mizzou, an evenly balanced attack has been the key in 2022. The Tigers have four players averaging double digits in scoring and have been one of the best defensive teams in the country in terms of turnovers. They’ll face their toughest challenge so far against the Jayhawks, but it’s a game that will tell them exactly where they stand.
Follow along here for the latest Missouri Tigers news and live game updates from today’s matchup against the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks.
Live game updates will appear here after tip-off...
END FIRST HALF: Kansas 36, Missouri 19
-Tip-off is set for 4:15 p.m. (CT)
-The Jayhawks are getting to the basket easily so far. The Tigers are just being outmuscled by Kansas and they're paying for it. Kansas 16, Missouri 9 (H1-15:37)
-Kansas continues to pull away behind Jayhawks G Gradey Dick's 12 early points. Mizzou finds itself down by 12 midway through the first half. Kansas 28, Missouri 16 (H1-11:17)
-The Tigers can't seem to get anything going offensively. Kansas is still pulling ahead as the first half plays out. Kansas 36, Missouri 19 (H1-7:17)
-Missouri has found some footing but still trails by double digits. G D'Moi Hodge is leading the Tigers with 7 points. Kansas 42, Missouri 28 (H1-3:19)
-The Tigers trail by 17 points at the break. Mizzou hasn't been able to stop the Jayhawks yet. Kansas 50, Missouri 33 - Halftime -
HALFTIME
END SECOND HALF: Kansas 85, Missouri 62
-Everything is going the Jayhawks' way early in the second half. they've got three players in double figures scoring. Kansas 62, Missouri 40 (H2-15:51)
-The Tigers can't seem to make up any ground. The Jayhawks are still up 22 midway through the second half. Kansas 69, Missouri 47 (H2-10:45)
-Missouri is learning a lot tonight, but the Jayhawks look like they'll win this one comfortable. Four Jayhawks have over 15 points each and the Tigers have looked lost on defense. Kansas 85, Missouri 62 (H2-3:54)
-Tough loss for the Tigers. Time to regroup and get better tomorrow. Kansas 95, Missouri 67 - Final -
FINAL
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