In their SEC opener, Missouri defeated No. 19 Kentucky by a score of 89-76 in front of a raucous sold-out crowd at Mizzou Arena.
Kobe Brown led the way with 30 points and six rebounds, his second 30-point performance in a row. Brown did all of that while being the primary defender of reigning Player of the Year, Oscar Tshiebwe.
In a game many people believed would be a barometer for how good this Tiger team truly is, Mizzou came out pushing the pace. The Tigers jumped out to a 12-5 lead, looking efficient and comfortable on the offensive end while playing the style of basketball Mizzou has been playing all season long.