Share Missouri shocked No. 1 Kansas with a 76-67 victory in the latest encounter of the Border War rivalry, led by Tamar Bates’ impressive 29 points and an unwavering defensive display. The Tigers took control early, establishing a 20-point advantage at the start of the second half thanks to Bates’ scoring touch and Mark Mitchell’s […]
Missouri shocked No. 1 Kansas with a 76-67 victory in the latest encounter of the Border War rivalry, led by Tamar Bates’ impressive 29 points and an unwavering defensive display. The Tigers took control early, establishing a 20-point advantage at the start of the second half thanks to Bates’ scoring touch and Mark Mitchell’s tough play in the paint.
Missouri’s offensive onslaught continues in the second half 🤯
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— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) December 8, 2024
Kansas fought back with a 15-0 run, highlighted by Hunter Dickinson’s 19 points and 14 rebounds, but Missouri’s poise at the free-throw line secured the upset. The Jayhawks struggled with turnovers, committing 22 errors that resulted in 23 points for Missouri while shooting a mere 39.7% from the field.
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER COURT STORM ☔️
MISSOURI UPSETS NO. 1 KANSAS 🤯 @MizzouHoops pic.twitter.com/FrhxGEhSJ9
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) December 8, 2024
With an eight-game winning streak, Missouri improves to 8-1, while Kansas falls to 7-2 following its second consecutive defeat. The Tigers defended their home court and demonstrated their strength against the top-ranked team, energizing their fans with a memorable win.
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