About Missouri • The Tigers are coming off Tuesday’s SEC opener, a 24-point loss to No. 3 Tennessee. With center Jeremiah Tilmon in foul trouble from the opening minutes, the Vols outscored Mizzou in the paint 40-24. … Guards Jordan Geist and Xavier Pinson combined for 26 points, five assists and just one turnover in 49 combined minutes. … Sophomore forward K.J. Santos had seven points off the bench in 26 minutes.
About South Carolina • The Gamecocks are on a three-game winning streak and opened SEC play with upset wins over Florida and Mississippi State.