Showdown at Mizzou Arena: Missouri Tigers Face Kansas City Roos in Women's Basketball
As the Missouri Tigers prepare to host the Kansas City Roos at Mizzou Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The upcoming match scheduled for December 22nd is expected to showcase the Tigers' prowess on their home court.
The Mizzou squad has been demonstrating a robust performance this season, and their recent games provide a glimpse into their potential dominance against the Roos. On December 9th, despite falling short against the Kansas State Wildcats with a score of 56-84, it was evident that free throws are one of the Tigers' strengths – they boasted an impressive 82 percent accuracy from the line. However, they will need to improve on their field goal percentage which stood at just 29 percent during that game.
In contrast, when looking back at their December 7th encounter with Missouri State Lady Bears at Mizzou Arena itself, MIZZ showed what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. They secured an emphatic victory with an impressive scoreline of 81-63. Their shooting was particularly noteworthy; they managed a field goal percentage close to 48 percent and were lethal from beyond the arc hitting almost 42 percent of three-point attempts.
Another standout performance came earlier in December when Southeast Missouri State Redhawks visited Columbia. The Tigers roared to an overwhelming win by scoring 88 points while holding SEMO to just 43 points – showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive solidity.
The key takeaway from these games is that when MIZZ plays cohesively as a unit, they can be unstoppable. Their ability to convert chances into points especially through fast breaks and second-chance opportunities has been remarkable.
Looking ahead towards facing UMKC, it's crucial for Missouri Tigers not only to maintain their high-scoring momentum but also tighten up defensively ensuring that any lapses like those seen against KSU are rectified. With home advantage and having displayed such strong performances recently at Mizzou Arena – where fans have consistently rallied behind them – there is every reason for optimism.
Tigers supporters should mark their calendars for this thrilling encounter taking place on Thursday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO; tip-off is set for 8:00 PM local time (CST). For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services will be provided closer to game day so fans can follow every play from wherever they may be.