The three game home stand was not the flawless stretch of victories that Missouri hoped it would be.
The Tigers began by falling to Jackson State after relinquishing a late lead and allowing JSU to hit a game-winning shot as the clock dwindled. Then, SC State opened up a 16-point advantage in the first half before Mizzou rallied with a handful of dominant runs to pull away. Dennis Gates was noticeably upset following the game against the Bulldogs, a rare occurrence for a generally even-keeled individual.
On Saturday, Loyola (MD) withstood an early onslaught from Mizzou to remain competitive throughout the game.