The final four minutes for Missouri in the first half completely erased all the good from the first 10-14 minutes of play. Sure, the Tigers lost to No. 2 Kansas, but it wasn’t like the previous two matchups. In fact, it resembled the old days of the Border Showdown.
Missouri, despite playing in the most intimidating venue of all of college, came out with tremendous confidence, quickly seizing momentum against the Jayhawks on their own home court.
The jolt of energy came from the Tigers’ veteran leaders as Nick Honor appeared — yes, appeared — to be on his way to a terrific game by splashing a 3-pointer with the shot clock expiring.