Tobias Ten: MBB, WBB split Sooner series

I got up during a timeout to find Dennis Gates talking to the team in the huddle. Whatever he said, it must have been valuable, as Missouri stayed in front all game and never looked back. One big factor: Missouri took 26 free throws and Oklahoma only 17. That’s coaching!

2. Ant-Man

Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) celebrates his score during the first half of a game against Oklahoma on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Mizzou Arena. (CAL TOBIAS/ROCK M)

As the team gets better and beats better opponents, the players start to celebrate a whole lot more.