It wasn't the prettiest game from the Tigers, but its gritty defense and ability to get to the free throw line propelled them ahead of the Bison.
In search of its first win of the 2024-2025 season, the Missouri Tigers faced off against the Howard Bison. The Tigers got the result they were looking for, defeating the Bison 77-62 for its first win.
The number of free throws made in game one was a nightmare scenario and a key reason for the Tigers' defeat, which drastically improved against Howard. They shot 26-31 against the Bison and in truth, was one of the only ways the Tigers managed to get points on the board for the entirety of the game. Even though Howard rained down 10 threes, the Tigers excelled on the defensive side of the ball. In one-on-one situations, the Tigers were rarely beaten and the number of deflections caused was disruptive. The Tigers ended the night with 11 steals while forcing 17 turnovers.
Shaw did not have the same statistical contribution as he did against Memphis, finishing with only four points and two rebounds in 26 minutes of action. As the game came to its end, the Bison narrowed the score more than the Tigers would have liked. With 4:38 remaining in the game, a triple from guard Marcus Dockery had Howard only trailing by four points. How the Tigers would respond following the close gap of a lead would be vital to the outcome and fortunately, they gave Gates the response he was looking for. They played well on the court, but the vocality off the court is what propelled the Tigers response.
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