Contrary to popular belief, opposites may not actually attract.
Saturday night’s meeting between the high-potent Missouri Tigers offense and the defensive-minded Mississippi State Bulldogs sparked physicality and emotion as tempers flared throughout the contest.
Mizzou, who entered looking for its first victory in Starkville since Feb. 13, 2013, could not overcome its season-long SEC road woes, falling in a 63-52 dogfight to the Bulldogs.
“We just didn’t play well enough and play a complete 40 minutes, so we have to get to the drawing board to execute,” Missouri men’s basketball head coach Dennis Gates said.