Mississippi Valley State vs Missouri Basketball Preview - 11-14-2024 After an uneven start to their 2024-2025 campaign, Mississippi Valley State looks forward to facing one of Missouri's renowned Tigers on Thursday in Columbia, MO and will put themselves through an endurance test against both formidable non-conference foes as well as rival SWAC clubs. This matchup will test both Mississippi Valley State's ability to compete with both powerhouse opponents as well as fierce SWAC rivals.
MVSU has averaged just 55 points through two games this season and are coming off of an emotionally draining loss against Iowa State on Monday night. Their defensive credentials will also be put to the test as they take on Missouri, a far more skilled opponent than Iowa State was.
Missouri Tigers have made an impressive start to the 2024-2025 season, winning both home games. Missouri has amassed an average of 78 points per game on offense and have not surrendered more than 66 points on defense thus far. Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates are Missouri's top scorers with both averaging 13 points per game so far.
Through three games, Missouri has amassed 50 bench points - their highest total since posting 53 during 2014-15 season. Missouri is also doing an outstanding job getting to the free throw line; currently 19th nationally for both makes and attempts at free throw line. Mississippi Valley State will prove challenging on both ends as one of their strengths lies in drawing fouls and making free throws.
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