Inside what will likely be a sparsely filled Stegeman Coliseum, a pair of cellar dwellers will scuffle for two hours.
In two years, though, the scene between Missouri and Georgia be far more raucous. Or at least that’s the hope as two veteran coaches wind down the first season of their respective rebuilds. Tonight, it’s simply about trying to eke out one more win before another meeting next week in Nashville at the SEC tournament.
While we’ll still take a look at tonight’s match-up, the future for both programs is far more exciting and tinged with optimism.