The Mizzou men's basketball has a week between games to catch its breath before traveling to face Mississippi State on Saturday.
The Tigers, after a win over Ole Miss on Saturday, are up to No. 20 in the Associated Press poll.
Mississippi State is No. 14. The Bulldogs have been ranked in the mid-teens the entirety of January. Their last three losses have all come to teams ranked in the top six nationally.
Mizzou is 16-4 overall, 5-2 in the Southeastern Conference.
Mississippi State is 16-4 overall as well and 4-3 in Southeastern Conference play.