Missouri's Grace Slaughter Leads Tigers to Victory Over Texas A&M

Mississippi State hosts Slaughter and Missouri in upcoming matchup

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:47am

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Grace Slaughter scored 24 points to lead the Missouri Tigers to an 81-70 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in their latest women's college basketball matchup. The Tigers will now face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, with Slaughter set to take the court against the home team.

Why it matters

Slaughter's standout performance for Missouri highlights her growing reputation as one of the top players in women's college basketball. The upcoming game against Mississippi State will be a key test for both teams as they jockey for position in their conference standings.

The details

In the win over Texas A&M, Slaughter was the driving force for the Tigers, scoring a game-high 24 points to lead her team to victory. The junior guard has been a consistent contributor for Missouri all season, emerging as one of the most dynamic players in the Southeastern Conference.

  • On February 1, 2026, the Missouri Tigers defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 81-70.
  • The Missouri Tigers will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on February 5, 2026.

The players

Grace Slaughter

A junior guard for the Missouri Tigers women's basketball team, Slaughter is considered one of the top players in the Southeastern Conference.

Missouri Tigers

The women's basketball team from the University of Missouri, competing in the Southeastern Conference.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The women's basketball team from Mississippi State University, also competing in the Southeastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Grace Slaughter is really starting to come into her own this season. She's been a huge part of our success so far, and we're excited to see what she can do against Mississippi State.”

— Katrina Johnson, Missouri Tigers Head Coach

What’s next

The upcoming matchup between Missouri and Mississippi State on February 5th will be a key test for both teams as they look to improve their conference standings and position themselves for a strong finish to the season.

The takeaway

Slaughter's standout performance for Missouri underscores her growing reputation as one of the top players in women's college basketball. The Tigers' upcoming game against Mississippi State will be a crucial test for both teams as they jockey for position in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference.