Missouri Tigers Outmaneuvered at Home by Ole Miss Rebels in Conference Showdown

The Missouri Tigers, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Ole Miss Rebels, also at 0-0, in a conference game that ended with the visitors taking the victory with a score of 66-45. The encounter took place at Mizzou Arena, where 4,140 spectators witnessed the Rebels assert their dominance over the home team.

The Tigers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game. They opened with a modest 10 points in the first quarter and fell further behind by halftime. Despite an improved performance in the third quarter where they scored 16 points, it was not enough to close the gap created by Ole Miss's consistent scoring across all quarters. The home team's efforts culminated in an additional 12 points in the final quarter but ultimately fell short.

Ole Miss showcased superior ball control and offensive execution. They managed to secure an impressive total of 40 rebounds compared to Missouri's 24 and capitalized on turnovers scoring 20 points from these opportunities. Their shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was notable as well; they hit five three-pointers at a rate of about one-third success.

Missouri did show some positive aspects despite their defeat. They excelled within two-point range with a conversion rate of half their attempts and outperformed Ole Miss on fast break points with eleven against three for their opponents. However, this silver lining was overshadowed by their inability to convert any three-point attempts and committing more turnovers than assists which resulted in an assists turnover ratio significantly lower than that of Ole Miss.

Looking ahead for Missouri fans, 'the' Tigers will next face 'the' Vanderbilt Commodores on February 29th at Mizzou Arena located at One Champions Drive Columbia MO zip code:65211 USA starting at 7:00 PM local time (CST). This upcoming game will be available for viewing so fans can follow along as 'the' Tigers aim to bounce back from this setback.