The Missouri Tigers’ record from last season doesn’t tell the whole story of the team. Late in the season, Mizzou basketball lost many close games after having a lead with just a few minutes to play. This includes the notorious overtime loss to LSU.
Just three games into the season, the problem has come back. The Tigers roared back from a halftime deficit at Xavier to gain a five-point lead with a few minutes left in regulation. However, all momentum was lost and the Musketeers ended up winning in overtime.
The brings up an important question: What needs to change for Mizzou to actually beat a top team?