Turnovers and missed shots result in historic exhibition loss for Mizzou women's basketball

Fansided | October 30, 2025

The Kellie Harper era at Mizzou women’s basketball opened with a stunning 90-84 overtime loss to Division II Maryville. Turnovers, poor shooting, and missed layups led to the program’s first exhibition defeat since 2001.

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Kellie Harper talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

The Kellie Harper era at Missouri didn’t start the way anyone expected. In her debut on the Mizzou sideline, the Tigers fell 90-84 to Division II Maryville on Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena — the program’s first exhibition loss since 2001.