Sunday marked the 16th time the Fighting Illini and the Missouri Tigers have squared off with Braggin’ Rights on the line. Before the game, Illinois held a 9-6 advantage over Missouri in this annual matchup, but last time out the Illini dropped the contest, 84-65.
Missouri so far has been stellar. They were 11-1 with their only loss coming against No. 6 Virginia Tech (73-57). The Tigers take pride in their defense, as it ranks 18th in the nation allowing just 53 points a game to opponents. Missouri’s last game against Jackson State saw them break a Missouri single-game record with 14 steals.