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Missouri Basketball Snaps Road Skid with 19-Point Victory
Tigers' duo of Mitchell and Stone lead the way in crucial win over South Carolina
Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:47pm
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The Missouri men's basketball team snapped its three-game road losing streak with a 78-59 victory over South Carolina. Senior forward Mark Mitchell and graduate guard Jayden Stone were the driving forces behind the Tigers' win, with Mitchell recording a double-double and Stone scoring 22 points on 75% shooting from 3-point range.
Why it matters
This win is crucial for Missouri's NCAA tournament hopes as they look to improve their resume down the stretch. The Tigers have been up-and-down on the road this season, so this victory over a conference opponent could provide a much-needed boost.
The details
Missouri started the game on an 8-0 run and built a 12-point lead, thanks in large part to their dominance on the offensive glass. However, South Carolina fought back late in the first half to make it a four-point game at halftime. The Tigers regained control in the second half, going on a 10-3 run to rebuild a double-digit advantage that they would not relinquish.
- Missouri opened the game on an 8-0 run in the first five minutes.
- The Tigers led by as many as 12 points in the first half.
- South Carolina cut the deficit to 4 points by halftime.
- Missouri opened the second half with a 10-3 run to rebuild a double-digit lead.
- The Tigers cruised to the 78-59 victory, their first road win since January 7th.
The players
Mark Mitchell
Missouri senior forward who finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Jayden Stone
Missouri graduate guard who scored 22 points on 75% shooting from 3-point range.
What they’re saying
“This win is crucial for our NCAA tournament hopes as we look to improve our resume down the stretch.”
— Cuonzo Martin, Missouri Head Coach
What’s next
The Tigers will look to build on this win as they travel to College Station to take on Texas A&M on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The takeaway
Missouri's balanced attack and strong rebounding effort proved to be the difference in this important conference victory. If the Tigers can continue to get production from their star players like Mitchell and Stone, they will have a strong chance of making the NCAA tournament.
