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Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates isn't counting on a home-court advantage against Miami in the NCAA Tournament, calling it a neutral-site battle. He also discussed the strong personal connections between the two programs and shared mutual respect with Miami's coach, Jay Lucas.
Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas is unfazed by playing a de facto road game in St. Louis against Missouri, calling it "business as usual" for his team. Lucas discussed his squad's underdog mentality and focus on key players like Mark Mitchell heading into the NCAA tournament.
Kentucky Wildcats secured their 31st SEC Tournament title, narrowly defeating the Missouri Tigers 78-72 in a thrilling matchup. Denzel Aberdine's clutch late-game shot proved decisive in the hard-fought contest.
The Arkansas Razorbacks secured a thrilling 88-84 overtime victory against the Missouri Tigers, despite the absence of star Darius Au'Jr. Trevon Brazil and DJ Wagner delivered key performances, while Mark Mitchell led the charge for Missouri in a back-and-forth SEC regular-season finale.
The No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks clinched the SEC regular season title with a dominant 112-71 victory over the Missouri Tigers on Senior Night. Madina Okot led the charge with 26 points and 17 rebounds, while Joyce Edwards added 23 points in the championship-clinching performance.
