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Mizzou’s best moments in its storied basketball rivalry with Illinois

A lot has changed for Missouri men’s basketball since 1976. It’s built a new arena, played in three different conferences, and also saw an eight-year period where it didn’t play Kansas. But one thing that hasn’t changed is its annual meeting with the Illinois Fighting Illini, and every year except 2020, both teams have met in St. Louis in December.

Braggin’ Rights is one of the countries most unique rivalries, since the two heated rivals have never been in the same conference. It's also Missouri’s longest continued series. This Friday marks the 54th meeting between both schools in men’s basketball, and while Illinois holds the all-time advantage 33-20, the Tigers have had some memorable moments against the Illini, which we’ll take a look at here.