Where • Enterprise Center
Coaches • Cuonzo Martin, second year, 27-16 at Missouri, 213-137 overall; Brad Underwood, second year, 18-25 at Illinois, 127-52 overall.
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The Tigers have no chance if they can’t handle Illinois’ pressure. The mission starts with point guards Jordan Geist and Xavier Pinson. Geist had a dreadful first half against Illinois last year with four turnovers in seven minutes. He watched the second half from the bench, then became a more reliable ball-handler the rest of the season. If and when the Illini press, MU’s guards need to make sound decisions and avoid giveaways.