The Illinois and Missouri matchup this weekend for the annual Braggin’ Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis is the 48th total matchup between these two teams and the 37th as part of the Braggin’ Rights series. Illinois leads the overall series 31-16 (24-12 in Braggin’ Rights).
While the past few games — not including Longwood — have been a bit rough in terms of fundamental basketball for the Illini, Braggin’ Rights is always that special time of year. It’s a time when all Illini fans can look forward to crushing Mizzou because, let’s be honest, they deserve it.