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Mitchell Puts up 19 for Missouri in 84-79 Win over Mississippi State
Missouri capitalized on 14 Mississippi State turnovers to score 21 points and keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive despite Annor Boateng's leg injury.
- On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, Missouri beat Mississippi State 84-79 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.
- Facing pressure to win, Missouri entered the matchup needing a home win to keep NCAA Tournament hopes realistic, playing without Jevon Porter for the 10th straight game.
- Efficient free-throw shooting fueled the win, with Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell scoring 19 points and the team forcing 14 turnovers for 21 points off miscues.
- That result keeps the Missouri Tigers men's basketball team in the NCAA conversation, with a record of 15-7 overall and 5-4 in the SEC, preserving their postseason hopes.
- Annor Boateng, Missouri small forward, was carted off after slipping and wearing a brace, raising concerns before facing South Carolina on Feb. 7 and addressing late-game closing issues.
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Missouri holds off Mississippi State for 84-79 SEC victory
Missouri picked up another key Southeastern Conference victory Saturday afternoon, holding off Mississippi State for an 84-79 win. The Tigers improved to 15-7 overall and 5-4 in SEC play, while the Bulldogs fell to 11-11 and 3-6 in conference action. Senior Mark Mitchell led Missouri with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists. T.O. Barrett added 16 points, finishing a perfect 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, while also pullin…
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