In Austin, Texas, the Longhorns are looking to bounce back after a significant loss on the road. Facing off against the Missouri Tigers in an SEC battle, Texas has jumped out to a quick 32-25 lead in the first half. If they maintain this momentum, they could improve their record to 13-6. Missouri, on the other hand, with a record of 15-4, needs to make adjustments quickly if they hope to turn this game around.
This matchup kicks off at 9:00 p.m. ET at Moody Center, marking Texas’s return home after a tough defeat against Florida, where they fell 84-60. In that game, Ze’Rik Onyema provided a bright spot for Texas, achieving a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. However, the team struggled to play cohesively, managing just eight assists, which is a significant drop from their season average of 15.4 assists per game.
Conversely, Missouri is coming off four consecutive wins, including a convincing 83-65 victory over Arkansas last Saturday. Key performances from Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell, who both scored 17 points, helped push the Tigers’ winning streak.
As the game progresses, Texas needs to improve their communication and teamwork on the court. The Longhorns have been noted for their 38.2% shooting from three-point range this season, while Missouri has not lagged behind at 37.9%. With these impressive shooting stats, fans can expect a competitive game where every shot counts.
According to the latest betting odds, Texas is a slight 2.5-point favorite. This close line shows that both teams are expected to put up a strong fight as the action heats up. Excitement is building as we watch these two teams clash in what promises to be a thrilling display of NCAA basketball.
