Mizzou Arena Set to Host Clash Between Missouri Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies
As the Missouri Tigers prepare to welcome the Texas A&M Aggies to Mizzou Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 26th, is set against the backdrop of some impressive performances by the Tigers.
The last time the Missouri Tigers took to their home court on December 22nd, they delivered a basketball clinic against Kansas City's Roos. Dominating every quarter, they cruised to an 85-42 victory that was as comprehensive as it gets. Their shooting was particularly lethal; with a field goal percentage of 45 and three-pointers dropping at a rate of 39 percent, they were an offensive juggernaut that night. Moreover, their defensive prowess was on full display with ten steals and four blocks.
However, it wasn't just one game that showcased their might. Even when they traveled to Champaign on December 17th for a nail-biter against Illinois' Fighting Illini, the Tigers showed resilience and tactical acumen in pulling off a close-fought win with a scoreline of 69-66. Despite being tied eight times and experiencing fourteen lead changes throughout the contest, MIZZ managed to maintain composure and edge out their opponents.
But not all outings have been smooth sailing for MIZZ; adversity struck during their neutral-site clash with Kansas State Wildcats on December 9th in St. Joseph Civic Arena where they fell short by quite some margin – scoring only 56 points against KSU's commanding total of 84 points. This loss highlighted areas needing improvement such as field goal efficiency which stood at just under thirty percent.
Looking ahead at Texas A&M Aggies' recent performance paints an interesting picture too – one where there is potential vulnerability that could be exploited by MIZZ’s aggressive defense which has been averaging nearly nine steals per game over these past performances.
The upcoming match-up will test whether Missouri can maintain its high-scoring offense while tightening up any defensive lapses witnessed in previous games this season. With home-court advantage and coming off strong recent showings (barring the hiccup against KSU), there is every reason for optimism among Tiger fans.
For those eager to catch this exciting fixture live from Columbia or from wherever you may find yourself cheering on your team – tune into local broadcasts or streaming services at precisely eight o'clock PM Central Time come January twenty-sixth when these two collegiate titans tip-off at Mizzou Arena.