Players and coaches from both sides had plenty to say after the Tigers shocking upset victory over the number one team in the country.
The Missouri Tigers did the unthinkable at Mizzou Arena, defeating its border rival and top-ranked team in the country, the Kansas Jayhawks. The Tigers left surrounded by the fans on the court with a 76-67 win.
Kansas threw plenty of wrenches into the plan of a blowout in the second half, forcing Missouri to respond to them. The chemistry of Gates' team and its ability to play together was on full display after Kansas' second-half run, keeping its chances at an upset alive. “It's not about anything else. He didn't want to be the leading scorer,” Gates said. “He just wanted to win and that's how he practiced. He practiced that way.”
This is, without a doubt, a momentum-building win for the Tigers. It could help in recruiting, but the Tigers have searched for a big-time win like this since the Dennis Gates era started. They got the win they were looking for and now have momentum this season.
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