Missouri has now arrived at must-win territory.
It’s been a rough start for the Tigers in SEC play this year, and they’re currently on a two-game losing streak after dropping back-to-back games to Mississippi State and Alabama. The NCAA Tournament hopes are dwindling, and Missouri can’t afford to drop this game at home against Texas A&M.
The Tigers are heavy favorites over the Aggies, who aren’t really at the same level as Missouri first few conference opponents. A win would give the Tigers a small boost as they head into a matchup at West Virginia, but a loss leaves almost no avenue for Missouri to sneak into the Tournament in March.