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Missouri Tigers' NCAA Tournament Hopes Fade After OT Loss to Arkansas
Mizzou's late-season stumble likely ends their March Madness dreams
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Missouri Tigers fell just short in an 88-84 overtime loss to the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Senior Night in Columbia. The defeat, coupled with an earlier loss to Oklahoma, leaves the Tigers on the NCAA Tournament bubble with a 20-11 overall record and 10-8 mark in SEC play.
Why it matters
Missouri was hoping to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume with a strong finish to the regular season, but the back-to-back losses have likely dashed those hopes. The Tigers were previously projected as one of the 'Last Four Byes' for the Big Dance, but their fate is now uncertain heading into the conference tournament.
The details
In a close game that went to overtime, the Tigers were unable to get the win they needed to solidify their NCAA Tournament standing. The loss to Arkansas came just days after Missouri fell to Oklahoma, putting them in a precarious position on the bubble.
- The loss to Arkansas occurred on Senior Night in Columbia.
- Earlier in the week, Missouri lost to Oklahoma.
The players
Missouri Tigers
The men's basketball team of the University of Missouri, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Arkansas Razorbacks
The men's basketball team of the University of Arkansas, a member of the SEC.
What they’re saying
“Despite the loss, ESPN's Joe Lunardi still has Missouri as one of the Last Four Byes.”
— Joe Lunardi, ESPN Bracketologist (chatsports.com)
What’s next
Missouri will now turn its attention to the SEC Tournament, where the Tigers will look to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume with a strong performance.
The takeaway
Missouri's late-season stumble has put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, as the Tigers now face an uncertain future heading into the conference tournament. The back-to-back losses have left them on the bubble, with their fate still to be determined.
