Facing Southwestern Athletic Conference opponent Mississippi Valley State, Mizzou struggled to overcome the Delta Devils early on, but prevailed in a 83-62 victory. The Tigers improved to 5-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season and continued their 23-game win streak against SWAC teams.
“Mississippi Valley State did a great job,” Missouri men’s basketball head coach Dennis Gates said. “They’re one of three teams to really play zone (defense) an entire game. Syracuse, Merrimack, Mississippi Valley (are) those teams that really do a good job, and you could tell.”
Coming into the contest, KenPom listed MVSU as the nation’s 362nd team, or the second-worst program in the NCAA.