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Pierce, Phillips' alley-oop dunk help Missouri beat Texas A&M 86-85

Trent Pierce scored a season-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, Shawn Phillips Jr. had the go-ahead dunk and a block in the closing seconds, and Missouri beat Texas A&M 86-85 to...

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Trent Pierce - Scores 23, grabs nine rebounds Pierce recorded a season-high 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 86-85 victory over Texas A&M.

Impact The Tigers have won three straight games and Pierce has started all three. He has averaged 14.7 points on 56.3 percent from the field and 5.7 rebounds. He missed the first half of the season with a lower body injury, but has provided much needed size to the Missouri roster since returning. Missouri takes on Texas on Saturday.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Phillips Jr. - Gets key dunk, block in win Phillips finished with 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 86-85 win over Texas A&M.

Impact Phillips closed the scoring with 17 seconds remaining on an alley-oop dunk from Mark Mitchell. He blocked a Rashaun Agee drive in the closing seconds to preserve the win. The 7-0 senior scored in double digits for just the second time in his last six games. He has averaged 6.7 rebounds over that span. On the season, Phillips is averaging 7.8 points on 67.9 percent from the field, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Missouri plays Texas A&M after Stone's 22-point game

Missouri visits the Texas A&M Aggies after Jayden Stone scored 22 points in the Tigers' 78-59 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Top-ranked Arizona has started a run of four straight games against AP Top 25 teams with a loss

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stone scores 22, Mitchell has 20 and 11 rebounds for Mizzou in 78-59 win over South Carolina

Jayden Stone scored 22 points, Mark Mitchell added 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Missouri took down South Carolina, 78-59 on Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jayden Stone - Puts up team-high 22 points Stone had 22 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

Impact After a two-game swoon in which Stone provided just 9.5 points on 33.3 percent from the field, the 6-4 senior bounced back with his finest shooting game of the season. He helped the Tigers to their second straight win. He will need to keep his sweet shooting on Wednesday against Texas A&M.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mark Mitchell - Goes for 20 points, 11 boards Mitchell closed with 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Mitchell logged his third double-double and second in the last four games. The 6-9 senior has dealt out at least four assists in his last four games and the Tigers have won three of those contests. Mitchell leads the team with 17.6 points. Missouri heads to College Station to play Texas A&M on Wednesday. Mitchell scored 12 points in the loss to the Aggies last season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Phillips Jr. - Scores five, snags seven boards Phillips (foot) logged five points (1-3 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 14 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Phillips suffered the foot injury early in the week in practice. He was able tor rehab during the week and started for the Tigers. His 14 minutes were his lowest in conference play, but he was hampered by foul trouble. Missouri will need the seven-footer on Wednesday against Texas A&M.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Missouri Grabs Third Straight SEC Win by Downing Arkansas The Tigers are heating up at just the right time. Matching its best conference win streak in three seasons, Missouri (16-9, 4-6 in SEC) has...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jevon Porter - Out again Saturday Porter (lower leg) is out for Missouri's matchup against South Carolina on Saturday, per Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune.

Impact Porter is slated to miss his 11th consecutive contest for the Tigers while dealing with a lower leg injury, though head coach Dennis Gates indicated that he is progressing well in his recovery. The 6-foot-11 senior had been averaging 6.2 points and four rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game for Missouri prior to his injury. While the news of his positive progression bodes well for a timely return, Porter will remain out for the moment until any further updates.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Phillips Jr. - Will be available Saturday Phillips (foot) is back practicing and will be available for Missouri's road test at South Carolina on Saturday, per Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune.

Impact Phillips hurt his foot against Mississippi State on Jan. 31, but luckily for the center, he had a full week to recover before Missouri's next game. The senior forward is now confirmed to be available Saturday against the Gamecocks, and that's good news for the Tigers as Phillips averages 7.7 points and 5.1 rebounds as an every-game starter.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Annor Boateng - Shut down for 2025-26 Boateng (leg) is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, per On3.

Impact Boateng sustained what was immediately considered a serious leg injury in Missouri's win over Mississippi State on Jan. 31. After the game, head coach Denis Gates told reporters, "Don't know the specifics yet, but nine times out of 10, he'll be out for the remainder of the season." That fate has now been confirmed for the sophomore guard, who averaged 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds off the bench this year.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke Passes Arizona

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FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke Passes Arizona

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Shawn Phillips Jr. - Suffers foot injury Phillips (foot) suffered a foot injury during Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State and was unable to return, per Drew King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Phillips suffered the injury during the second half of Saturday's game and was not able to check back in. The 7-foot center has averaged 7.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game across 20 contests for the Tigers this season. The details and severity of his issue are thus far unknown, but his next chance to return will come against South Carolina on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Gates Provides Injury Update on Guard Annor Boateng COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri sophomore guard Annor Boateng left the court on a stretcher after taking a fall to the court during the second half...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

Mitchell puts up 19 for Missouri in 84-79 win over Mississippi State

Mark Mitchell scored 19 points, T

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Mark Mitchell - Scores 19, hauls in seven boards Mitchell supplied 19 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 36 minutes during Saturday's 84-79 win over Mississippi State.

Impact Mitchell has scored at least 11 points in every conference game. He has also had at least three assists in every game save one. The 6-9 senior was coming off a game in which he was held to 11 points and was just 1-of-8 on free throws. The Tigers do not play again until next Saturday when they face South Carolina. Last season, Mitchell scored 13 points in a blowout win over the TIgers.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

T.O. Barrett - Scores 16, grabs eight boards Barrett finished with 16 points (3-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), a season-high eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 84-79 victory over...

Impact Barrett joined the starting lineup three games ago and has provided 16.3 points on 48.5 percent from the field, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals. The Tigers have also won twice. The 6-4 sophomore looks like he is going to command major minutes going forward. The Tigers are off until next Saturday when they head to South Carolina.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Annor Boateng - Suffers serious leg injury Boateng suffered a serious leg injury in Missouri's 84-79 win over Mississippi State that has a serious chance of knocking him out for the remainder of the season, per Eli Hoff of...

Impact Boateng notched two points and two rebounds off the bench for the Tigers before suffering what appeared to be a significant leg injury. Missouri head coach Dennis Gates couldn't confirm anything postgame, but told reporters, "Don't know the specifics yet. But nine times out of 10, he'll be out for the remainder of the season." Boateng averages 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds off the bench this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jevon Porter - Out vs. Bulldogs Porter (lower leg) is out for Missouri's clash with Mississippi State on Saturday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Porter will miss his 10th straight game come Saturday. The senior forward was having a solid if not spectacular season for Missouri before his extended absence, averaging 6.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists while starting 10 of 12 games for the Tigers. His next chance to suit up will come on Feb. 7 against South Carolina.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State plays Missouri for conference showdown

Missouri hosts Mississippi State in a matchup of SEC teams

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Wrightsell hits seven 3s to lead No. 23 Alabama past Missouri, 90-64

Latrell Wrightsell scored 21 points, all on 3-pointers, and Labaron Philon Jr. had 18 as No. 23 Alabama routed Missouri 90-64

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Shawn Phillips Jr. - Scores 10, grabs eight boards Phillips produced 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-2 FT) and eight rebounds in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 90-64 loss to Alabama.

Impact Phillips has now scored in double digits as many times in conference games as he did in the non-conference slate - three each. The 7-0 senior has played 25.5 minutes over his last two games, which represents a small bump up in playing time. He has been able to stay out of foul trouble somewhat more effectively. Phillips is averaging 7.8 points on 70.3 percent from the field and 5.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Pierce, Phillips' alley-oop dunk help Missouri beat Texas A&M 86-85

Missouri plays Texas A&M after Stone's 22-point game

No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Stone scores 22, Mitchell has 20 and 11 rebounds for Mizzou in 78-59 win over South Carolina

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke Passes Arizona

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Mitchell puts up 19 for Missouri in 84-79 win over Mississippi State

Mississippi State plays Missouri for conference showdown

Wrightsell hits seven 3s to lead No. 23 Alabama past Missouri, 90-64