Missouri Tigers Set to Face Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Missouri Tigers prepare to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center, fans can expect an intense matchup in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 17th, will be a test of the Tigers' recent performance trends and their ability to adapt and overcome challenges on the road.
The Missouri Tigers have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against Kansas State Wildcats, they suffered a significant defeat with a final score of 56-84. The team struggled with field goal accuracy, shooting only 29 percent from the field and 23 percent from beyond the arc. Despite converting free throws at an impressive rate of 82 percent, they were outrebounded by Kansas State who dominated both ends of the floor.
However, looking back at their previous home games provides a more promising picture. Against Missouri State Lady Bears, the Tigers roared back with an emphatic victory scoring 81 points while shooting nearly 48 percent from the field and an outstanding 42 percent from three-point range. Their performance was bolstered by strong paint presence where they scored 42 points and fast break opportunities that added another 21 points to their tally.
Another dominant home win came against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks where Missouri showcased its offensive prowess by putting up an impressive total of 88 points with over half coming from inside paint (46 points). Their shooting was efficient across all fronts: over half (55 percent) for field goals overall and about one-third (35 percent) success rate for three-pointers.
These statistics suggest that while away games may pose some challenges for Missouri in terms of shooting efficiency and rebounding battles, they have demonstrated considerable strength on home turf particularly through interior scoring and transition play.
Fans should look forward to seeing if Missouri can translate its home game dominance into success on Illinois' court – a venue known for its energetic atmosphere which could influence gameplay dynamics.
The action unfolds at State Farm Center in Champaign this December 17th at local time zone hours. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast options will be available closer to game day ensuring fans won't miss any part of this exciting encounter.