Missouri Tigers Edge Out Oklahoma Sooners in Overtime Duel

The Missouri Tigers secured a narrow victory over the Oklahoma Sooners with an 88-87 win, improving their record to 1-0. The game, held at Mizzou Arena, saw the Tigers and Sooners locked in a fierce battle that extended into overtime. The Tigers' Mark Mitchell played a pivotal role, contributing significantly to the team's success with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

First Half

The first half was tightly contested as both teams exchanged leads multiple times. The Sooners managed to take a slight edge by halftime with a score of 37-36. Missouri's Jayden Stone made his presence felt early on, scoring crucial points and grabbing key rebounds that kept the game within reach for Mizzou.

Second Half

In the second half, Missouri came out strong, outscoring Oklahoma by one point to tie up the game at regulation time. T.O. Barrett showcased his defensive prowess with three steals while also adding valuable points on offense. Despite facing tough defense from Oklahoma, Barrett's performance helped keep Missouri competitive throughout this period.

Overtime

The overtime period was marked by intense back-and-forth action as both teams fought hard for control of the game. Ultimately it was Mitchell who sealed the deal for Mizzou with clutch plays down the stretch that ensured their victory over Oklahoma.

This exciting matchup between these two teams ended with "Missouri Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners final score" being decided in favor of Mizzou after an exhilarating overtime session where every possession counted towards determining which team would emerge victorious from this thrilling encounter.

Looking ahead to their next challenge against Alabama Crimson Tide scheduled on January 27th at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa; fans can catch all live coverage via SEC Network starting from 9:00 PM EDT onwards!

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