The way the season has played out, it’s pretty difficult for me to get too upset when this team goes on the road and loses to a decent team in conference play.
Last season, Missouri finished 8-24, checking in at 230th in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency. The Tigers’ defense was better, at 97th nationally, after ranking in the 160s in each of the two previous seasons.
Last night, Missouri lost a game on the road to No. 72 overall team in pretty ugly fashion. Fifty-eight percent of the minutes went to players who were key figures on last season’s eight-win group, too.