Missouri basketball delivers No. 1 Kansas a second consecutive defeat

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Tamar Bates scored 29 points and secured five steals, propelling Missouri past Hunter Dickinson and top-ranked Kansas with a score of 76-67 on Sunday.

Mark Mitchell contributed 17 points, marking Missouri’s first victory over Kansas since they triumphed 74-71 on February 4, 2012.

After the final buzzer, Missouri fans charged the court, an act that Tigers head coach Dennis Gates welcomed.

“I think they truly earned that moment,” Gates remarked.

Anthony Robinson II added 11 points along with five steals for the Tigers (8-1), while Josh Gray led the team with 10 rebounds.

Despite Dickinson’s performance of 19 points and 14 rebounds, he also suffered from seven turnovers. The Jayhawks (7-2) have now dropped two consecutive road games following their 76-63 loss to Creighton on Wednesday.

Missouri seized a 57-33 advantage with 14:15 left in the game thanks to a jump shot from Tony Perkins. However, the Jayhawks responded by outscoring the Tigers 30-8 in the next 11:55.

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Bates netted 18 points, aiding Missouri to a 39-25 edge at halftime. The Tigers then initiated the second half with a 16-6 surge.

Takeaways

Kansas: Missouri’s height and defensive intensity overwhelmed the Jayhawks, who hold a 5-5 record at Mizzou Arena since its inauguration in 2004.

Missouri: Advanced to 4-5 against Kansas when the Jayhawks are ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press poll.

Key moment

With 2:03 left, Mitchell drained a 3-pointer to give Missouri a 68-63 advantage. Gray followed with two free throws, and Bates executed a layup, extending the lead to 72-63 with 1:16 on the clock.

Key stat

Kansas was plagued by 22 turnovers, 14 of which occurred in the first half.

Up next

Kansas: Will take on NC State at home on Saturday.

Missouri: Will face Long Island at home on Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.