NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In terms of predictions and seeding, it was the likely outcome. In terms of coaching decisions, it was the sacrificial outcome for the preservation of a bigger dance yet to come. In terms of performance, it was the fair outcome.
Missouri men’s basketball left the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday after a quarterfinal that saw the No. 7 seed Tigers buried over and over by No. 2 seed Florida.
The Gators put 10 points on the board before Mizzou (22-10, 11-9 SEC) could even squeeze a shot off, then used that lead as leverage to keep MU at arm’s length the rest of the way.