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Missouri defeats Mississippi State 84-79
Mark Mitchell scores 19 points, T.O. Barrett adds 16 in victory
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:47pm
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The Missouri Tigers defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 84-79 in a close college basketball matchup. Mark Mitchell led the Tigers with 19 points, while T.O. Barrett contributed 16 points to the winning effort.
Why it matters
This victory is an important conference win for Missouri as they look to improve their standing in the SEC. Mississippi State will need to regroup after this close loss on their home court.
The details
In a back-and-forth game, Missouri was able to pull out the victory behind strong performances from Mitchell and Barrett. The Tigers shot 48% from the field and held off a late Bulldogs comeback attempt.
- The game was played on February 1, 2026.
The players
Mark Mitchell
A starting forward for the Missouri Tigers basketball team.
T.O. Barrett
A starting guard for the Missouri Tigers basketball team.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The men's basketball team representing Mississippi State University.
The takeaway
This win keeps Missouri in the hunt for a strong finish in SEC play, while Mississippi State will need to regroup and find a way to win close games at home.
