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The old conference rivals are reuniting on the court.
No. 22/21 Missouri basketball will meet up with an old Big Eight and Big 12 rival Wednesday evening, when Oklahoma arrives in Columbia for its first game at Mizzou Arena since 2012.
Mizzou (17-6, 6-4 SEC) is currently on its first losing streak of the season, dropping games against a pair of top-15 teams in Tennessee on the road and Texas A&M at home in succession last week. The Tigers remained in the top-25 of the national polls, but dropped six places from their previous ranking.
Oklahoma (16-7, 3-7) also went winless against highly ranked opponents in the past week, falling 98-70 on the road at No. 1 Auburn last Tuesday before a 70-52 home loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Sooners are coached by Porter Moser.
The matchup could prove important in Mizzou’s chase for an SEC Tournament bye and a place in the NCAA Tournament field. In MU’s next three games after hosting the Sooners, the Tigers are on the road twice and host Alabama between trips.
Can Mizzou get back in the win column? Here is what you need to know about Oklahoma before Wednesday’s game:
What are Oklahoma’s strengths leading into Missouri basketball game?
Feb 8, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser talks to guards Duke Miles (15) and Jeremiah Fears (0) during a break in play against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the SEC.
The Sooners’ true shooting percentage — a metric that measures a team’s combined efficiency from the field, 3-point range and at the free-throw line — is 60.6%. According to CBB Analytics, that ranks in the 98th percentile in the nation and No. 1 in the conference.
The Sooners are 47.6% from the field this season, which is fifth in the SEC, and are shooting 37.1% from 3, which is the fourth-best clip in the league. With a 80.5% shooting mark from the free-throw…
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2025-02-11 09:07:00
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