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COLUMBIA, MO – MARCH 05 – Auburn’s Denver Jones (12) during the game between the #13 Auburn Tigers and the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
The No. 2 Auburn Tigers enjoyed a successful non-conference schedule, earning 12 wins, which built momentum to carry into SEC play.
The first SEC team on Auburn’s docket will be the Missouri Tigers, a team that has taken several giant steps forward in their quest to become one of the SEC’s top programs. The Tigers from Columbia will enter Saturday’s game with an 11-2 record after winning just eight games last season.
The vibes surrounding the program are rising thanks to the efforts of Mark Mitchell, Tamar Bates, and Caleb Grill, who average over 12 points per game. Aidan Shaw’s 57% three-point percentage has also played a role in Missouri’s hot start to the 2024-25 season.
What can Auburn fans expect out of Missouri on Saturday? To find answers, we reached out to Missouri beat writer Grant Salsman of the Columbia Missourian for help. In this week’s “Behind Enemy Lines,” Salsman discusses the vibes centered around the program, Missouri’s notable win of the season, several key players to watch, and so much more.
Here is the latest edition of “Behind Enemy Lines” featuring Grant Salsman of The Columbia Missourian.
The best is yet to come?
Dec 8, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Aidan Shaw (23) celebrates with fans after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Missouri is off to a hot start by winning 11 games and exceeding its 2023-24 win total. What are the vibes in Columbia surrounding this team?
The best way to describe the vibes in Columbia is cautiously optimistic. Fans are excited about the team, especially following the upset victory over bitter rival Kansas. The cautious aspect comes from the 0-18 SEC season. I think to really get the fan base to buy in Missouri needs to start well in the… [ad_2]
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Author : Auburn Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-03 18:00:00
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