Through Mizzou’s first three SEC contests, the Tigers have performed up to the expectation of many outsiders.
A road beatdown at the hands of Auburn was followed by two solid home wins over LSU and Vanderbilt. Now, Mizzou will head to the Sunshine State for a battle with Florida, whom the Tigers haven’t beaten since Mar. 2021.
That game featured a game-winning reverse layup by Dru Smith with 0.7 seconds left in regulation; 12 days later, Mizzou’s NCAA Tournament dreams came true, as the Tigers earned the No. 9 seed in the West region (although they ultimately fell to No.