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Mizzou Earns First Road Win of SEC Play at Mississippi State
The Tigers' victory over the Bulldogs keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:55pm
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Missouri and Mississippi State went back and forth in a high-scoring affair, but the Tigers pulled away late to earn a crucial 50-49 road win over the Bulldogs. The victory marks Missouri's first SEC road win of the season and boosts their chances of earning an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
Why it matters
This was a pivotal game for Missouri's NCAA Tournament aspirations, as a loss would have severely damaged their chances of making the field. Mississippi State was a projected 9-seed, so this win over a team in the projected tournament field is a significant resume-building victory for the Tigers.
The details
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams shooting the ball extremely well through the first three quarters. However, the final period turned into a gritty slugfest, with Missouri making just 5 of 14 shots. But the Tigers regained their rhythm late, going on a 14-2 run in the final three minutes, capped by 8 points from Grace Slaughter to give Missouri the lead for good.
- The game was played on February 1, 2026.
The players
Grace Slaughter
Missouri guard who scored 18 points, including 8 in the final three minutes to lead the Tigers' comeback.
Shannon Dowell
Missouri's leading scorer with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
What’s next
The Tigers will look to build on this momentum as they travel to Arkansas to face the Razorbacks on Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The takeaway
Missouri's thrilling comeback victory over a projected NCAA Tournament team keeps their own tournament hopes alive, proving they can win tough road games in SEC play and positioning them well for a potential at-large bid.
