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Will the Missouri Tigers Roar at Colonial Life Arena?

As the Missouri Tigers prepare to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of dominance on the court. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 9th promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to assert their prowess.


Jan 15, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Aliyah Boston (4) shoots against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

The Tigers have been on a notable streak, showcasing a strong offense and defense in their past games. In their last game against Kansas City's Roos, they secured an impressive victory with a score of 85-42. Their performance was marked by a solid field goal percentage of 45 percent and an exceptional free throw percentage of 79 percent. They also demonstrated depth in playmaking with 19 assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 18 points off them.


Their previous away game against Illinois' Fighting Illini was a closer affair but still ended in victory for the Tigers with a scoreline of 69-66. The team maintained consistency in shooting with a field goal percentage of 47 percent and continued their trend of converting free throws at a rate of 71 percent.


Jan 15, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Zia Cooke (1) shoots against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by their encounter with Kansas State Wildcats where they faced defeat at St. Joseph Civic Arena. Scoring only 56 points compared to the Wildcats' robust tally of 84 points highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in shooting accuracy where they had just a field goal percentage of 29 percent.


Despite this setback, the overall trends suggest that Missouri has been refining its strategies effectively over time – improving ball movement and creating scoring opportunities through fast breaks and second-chance points.


Jan 15, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) shoots over Missouri Tigers guard Haley Troup (13) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

As they head into enemy territory at Colonial Life Arena – known for its raucous atmosphere – it will be crucial for Missouri to maintain composure and execute plays efficiently under pressure if they wish to emerge victorious once more.


Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on February 9th; details regarding broadcast channels will be available closer to game day.

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