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Hot Shooting Allows Mizzou to Grab SEC Win on the Road

Missouri's 88-80 victory included a decisive 14-2 run in the last three minutes and ranks as their first win this season over a projected NCAA tournament team.

  • On Feb. 1, 2026, Missouri defeated Mississippi State 88-80 at Humphrey Coliseum, their first win over a projected NCAA team this season and described as the most important of the season and of the Kellie Harper era.
  • Missouri's hot shooting fueled their comeback, entering the break shooting 72% and finishing with a season-high 58.2% overall and 46.2% from 3-point range.
  • A 14-2 closing run over the final three minutes secured Missouri's win, with Grace Slaughter drilling back-to-back triples at 1:18.
  • After the road victory, Missouri adds its first quad 1 win to its tournament resume and matches its highest SEC win total since 2022-2023 before facing Arkansas on Feb. 5.
  • Despite a strong first half, Mississippi State shot 50% then dropped to 34.2%, with 20 lead changes before Missouri's late 14-2 run, and Crisp hit six 3s for 18 points.
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Hot shooting allows Mizzou to grab SEC win on the road

The Tigers shot 58.2% as they earned an 88-80 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday.

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KMIZ broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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