Who saw this coming?
The first edition of Dennis Gates’ Tigers turning their first shot at Braggin’ Rights into a victory against No. 16 Illinois would have been a surprise, considering they were 6.5 point underdogs in the eyes of Las Vegas, but maybe they could pull off a win, right?
The Tigers rolled into St. Louis ahead of Thursday’s snowstorm with 10 wins and lots of moxie. If this game was close late, perhaps Mizzou could find a way. They did in overtime at Wichita State. They did at the buzzer against Central Florida.
But if things got lopsided?