The South Carolina Gamecocks (11-16, 1-13 SEC) are set to face the No. 15 Missouri Tigers (20-7, 9-5 SEC) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9 p.m. EST in Columbia, Missouri.
Game Preview:
- South Carolina: The Gamecocks recently snapped a 13-game SEC losing streak with an impressive 84-69 victory over Texas.Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, marking his eighth double-double of the season. gamecocksonline.com
- Missouri: The Tigers boast a formidable 17-1 home record and rank ninth nationally, averaging 83.7 points per game with a 48.3% field goal percentage. Key players include Caleb Grill, shooting 43.3% from three-point range with an average of 13.4 points per game, and Tamar Bates, contributing 14 points per game over the last ten games.
Head-to-Head:
- Offense vs. Defense: Missouri's high-powered offense scores 83.7 points per game, outpacing South Carolina's defense, which allows 70.8 points per game. thetelegraph.com
- Three-Point Shooting: The Gamecocks average 6.7 made three-pointers per game, slightly below the number Missouri typically concedes.
Recent Performance:
- Missouri: Over the last ten games, the Tigers are 6-4, averaging 81.6 points and 9.4 steals per game, while shooting 46.6% from the field.
- South Carolina: The Gamecocks have struggled, going 1-9 in their last ten games, with averages of 66.6 points and 6.8 steals per game, and a 41.5% field goal percentage.
This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams in conference play this season. South Carolina aims to build on their recent success, while Missouri looks to maintain their strong home court performance.
Game Information:
- Time: 9 p.m. EST
- Venue: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
- TV: ESPNU or FuboTV
- Radio: Gamecock Radio Network (107.5 The Game in Columbia)
- Live Stream: WatchESPN