- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Missouri Basketball Keeps March Madness Hopes Alive
Tigers win two straight SEC games to stay in NCAA Tournament contention
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Missouri basketball has kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a pair of recent SEC wins. The Tigers (16-7, 6-4 SEC) defeated Mississippi State on the road on January 31 and then picked up a 78-59 victory over South Carolina, putting them firmly in the March Madness bubble conversation.
Why it matters
Missouri has been on the NCAA Tournament bubble for much of the season, and these two key conference wins have helped strengthen their case for an at-large bid to the Big Dance. The Tigers are looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.
The details
In their win over Mississippi State, the Tigers were led by a strong offensive performance. They followed that up with a dominant 19-point victory over South Carolina, showcasing their ability to win on the road in SEC play. Missouri is now 6-4 in conference action as they continue to jockey for position in the crowded SEC standings.
- On January 31, Missouri defeated Mississippi State on the road.
- On February 4, Missouri defeated South Carolina 78-59.
The players
Missouri Tigers
The men's basketball team from the University of Missouri, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
What’s next
Missouri will look to continue its strong SEC play in the coming weeks as it aims to secure an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Missouri's recent wins have kept them firmly in the March Madness conversation, demonstrating their ability to win tough road games in conference play. The Tigers are hoping to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in several years.
