The theme of tonight’s ball game was redemption. Redemption from the last outing against Tennessee, individual redemption from past performances, and the idea that this Missouri Tiger basketball team is capable of more than what’s expected.
“If you have to find extra ways to motivate a guy who lost a basketball game... if you don’t hate losing then why are you doing this? If I have to give extra motivation to guys because they lost, then they’re probably in the wrong program.” That was head coach Cuonzo Martin’s message on Friday as his team geared up for a rematch against the 6th ranked Tennessee Volunteers.