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Mizzou Forward Earns SEC Weekly Honors
Mark Mitchell recognized for standout performances against Tennessee and Mississippi State
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell was named the SEC Player of the Week after his impressive showings against Tennessee on Feb. 24 and Mississippi State on Feb. 28. Mitchell averaged 20 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1 block per game in those two contests, leading the Tigers to victories.
Why it matters
Mitchell has been the Tigers' best and most consistent player this season, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists. His strong play has been a key factor in Missouri's recent success, as the team has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The details
Against Tennessee, Mitchell finished with 23 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. He followed that up with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in the win over Mississippi State. Mitchell is averaging 17.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on the season, while shooting 53.8% from the field.
- On Feb. 24, Mitchell had 23 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block against Tennessee.
- On Feb. 28, Mitchell recorded 17 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block against Mississippi State.
The players
Mark Mitchell
A forward for the Missouri Tigers, he has been the team's leading scorer and most consistent player this season.
What they’re saying
“Earned recognition 😤”
— Mizzou Hoops (Twitter)
“Congrats to @Mark_mitchell25 on being named @SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20.0 points in wins over Tennessee and Mississippi State”
— Mizzou Hoops (Twitter)
What’s next
Mitchell and the Tigers will look to continue their strong play when they take on Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. in Norman, Oklahoma.
The takeaway
Mark Mitchell's standout performances have been a driving force behind Missouri's recent success, and his recognition as SEC Player of the Week underscores his importance to the Tigers' lineup this season.
