Mizzou men’s basketball team now 20-9, after beating State 88-64 this weekend

By Brian Hauswirth
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The Missouri Tiger men’s basketball team whipped Mississippi State 88-64 Saturday at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. It was Mizzou’s largest conference win this season.

Dennis Gates’ Tigers improve to 20-9 overall and 10-6 in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. Five Mizzou players scored in double figures and they were led by senior Mark Mitchell, who had 17 points.

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The Missouri Tiger men’s basketball team beat Mississippi State 88-64 on Saturday in Starkville (February 28, 2026 photo courtesy of Mizzou Athletics strategic communications director Jason Veniskey)

Missouri returns to action Tuesday evening when they travel to Norman to face Oklahoma. Tuesday night’s tipoff is set for 6.