The Missouri Tigers allowed a middling mid-major team to run them off their home court Monday night.
The Kansas City Roos were hired to provide a tuneup game, but they dominated the Tigers from start to finish instead. Their 80-66 upset will leave a permanent mark.
Mizzou’s roster reveal in the past week — the unveiling of four transfers and their five-player freshman class — became a ratings flop. This dismal impression clouded the program’s big picture as coach Cuonzo Martin starts his fifth season.
The Missouri athletics department must boost basketball ticket revenue to get its finances in line and this start is not going to help.