The Morning Brew: Sunday, November 26, 2023

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mizzou, and how to keep up with the Tigers.

Today is ... National Cake Day

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Today's Schedule

2023 NCAA Volleyball Tournament Selection Show, 5 p.m., CT, ESPN. The Tigers who are ranked 32nd in RPI (Rating Percentage Index)

Mizzou Results

• Men's Basketball: Mizzou 78, Loyola 70 
• Volleyball: Georgia def. Mizzou 25-18, 25-17, 25-19. Jordan Iliff and Janet deMarrais each tallied 10 kills as the Tigers (17-12, 9-9 SEC) wrapped up their regular season. Dilara Gedikoglu chipped in nine kills (.263) with a trio of digs.
• Women's Basketball at Daytona Beach Classic: Kent State 67, Mizzou Kent State 64

Did You Notice?

•  Missouri’s suffocating defense forced 18 Loyola turnovers, a season high for the squad.

•  Their 18 forced turnovers led to a season high in points off turnovers as well, logging 28, 11 more than their next closest game.

•  Out-stealing the opponent 14-2, Missouri posted a Net Steal margin of 12, a mark they’ve only achieved one other time since 2010-11.

Mizzou Quote of the Day

“It's not perfect basketball but it’s basketball that ends up with a win as we continue to galvanize and get better as a team." — Dennis Gates

We'll Leave You With This ...

Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) heads the ball after scoring while fouled by Loyola (Md) Greyhounds forward Alonso Faure (4) during the second half at Mizzou Arena :: Jay Biggerstaff / USA Today Sports

Mizzou Men's Basketball Slips Away with Victory Over Loyola Maryland