In a conference game that saw the Missouri Tigers fall to the Alabama Crimson Tide with a final score of 75-93, both teams demonstrated their competitive spirit at Coleman Coliseum. The Tigers now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Crimson Tide advances to 1-0.

Dec 4, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) dunks the ball against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Missouri Tigers faced a challenging opponent in the Alabama Crimson Tide, who hosted them at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Despite a valiant effort, the Tigers were unable to secure victory on foreign hardwood. The game was marked by intense competition and several lead changes before settling into its final rhythm.

The first half ended closely contested with only a two-point difference favoring the home team at 36-34. However, as play resumed for the second half, it became evident that Alabama was gaining momentum. They outscored Missouri by sixteen points in this period alone.

Missouri's performance showcased their ability to create opportunities from turnovers, scoring thirteen points off these chances. Their defense managed nine steals over Alabama's six but struggled to convert these into significant advantages on offense.

Offensively, Missouri shot forty-nine percent from field goal range and an impressive seventy-five percent from free throw line but fell short against Alabama's fifty-three percent field goal accuracy and near-perfect ninety-five percent free throw completion rate. From beyond the arc, they hit eight out of twenty-one attempts resulting in thirty-eight percent three-point shooting accuracy.

Despite being outrebounded by twelve boards overall with twenty-three rebounds compared to Alabama's thirty-five, they fought hard under both baskets securing six offensive rebounds which contributed seven second-chance points for their side.

One area where Missouri could not capitalize was inside paint where they scored twenty-six points versus Alabama’s thirty points contributed from similar plays within close range of basket rim.

A notable statistic for Missouri was their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood even at one; however this paled when compared against Crimson Tide’s ratio of one point three-eight indicating better ball distribution among home team players who tallied eighteen assists throughout match duration.

Looking ahead after this setback on road trip schedule brings them back home where they will face Florida Gators at Mizzou Arena located in Columbia on January 20th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (7:00 PM Central). Fans eager to support can tune into ESPNU channel two hundred eight for national television coverage of what promises another exciting college basketball matchup.

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