Tigers Set to Pounce on Rebels at Mizzou Arena Showdown

As the Missouri Tigers prepare to host the Ole Miss Rebels at Mizzou Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can turn the tide after a series of challenging games. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 27th promises an intense battle on the hardwood.

The Tigers have had a rocky performance in their recent outings. In their last game against Auburn, they fell short with 59 points against Auburn's 70, despite a strong third-quarter rally where they scored 27 points. Their shooting was decent from beyond the arc at thirty-seven percent but turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession twenty-two times.

Their visit to South Carolina proved even more difficult as they managed only forty-five points and struggled with shooting accuracy, hitting just twenty-eight percent from the field. The Gamecocks capitalized on this and ran away with an eighty-three point finish. The Tigers' defense also faltered, allowing forty-four points in the paint.

However, there is hope from their performance against Tennessee where they put up sixty-nine points and showed improved field goal efficiency at forty-seven percent. Despite losing by eleven points, Missouri demonstrated potential in fast breaks and inside scoring.

Missouri will need to leverage their home-court advantage at Mizzou Arena where fan support could provide that extra boost of energy needed for victory. They'll look to tighten up defensively and reduce turnovers which have been costly in recent games.

For fans looking forward to catching this matchup live or from home, tune in as Missouri takes on Ole Miss right here in Columbia at Mizzou Arena – an opportunity for redemption awaits our Tigers on their own turf.