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Mizzou defeats Mississippi State in pivotal win
Missouri's 17-9 record and strong defensive performance secured a first-round SEC Tournament bye, boosting their NCAA tournament prospects, officials said.
- In Starkville, Missouri posted a straight-set victory, winning 25-14, 26-24, 25-21 on Sunday, sealing the win in straight sets.
- Facing postseason pressure, Missouri entered Friday tied for 6th in the SEC and was listed among the first four teams outside ESPN's projected NCAA Tournament field, highlighting conference seeding implications.
- Missouri's defense was anchored by Maya Sands' 23 digs, while Caylen Alexander and Tyrah Ariail combined for 11 kills, a double-double, and 6 blocks.
- The victory clinched a first-round SEC Tournament bye for Missouri and guaranteed them a Round 2 spot in Savannah, Georgia, avoiding a complicated path to the conference title.
- Missouri closes the regular season in Tuscaloosa before heading to the SEC Tournament Nov. 21 through Nov. 25 in Savannah, Georgia, after facing Alabama at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Mizzou defeats Mississippi State in pivotal win
Missouri volleyball marchedd into Starkville, Mississippi desperately needing a win over Mississippi State, and it did just that in convincing fashion. The Tigers are on the outside looking in for the current NCAA Tournament projections. With a single regular season…
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