Game Primer: Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
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The Kansas Jayhawks have made it to one of the games that was circled on pretty much everyone's calendar this season: a home date against the Missouri Tigers. With one player that comes from Columbia and another that started their career with the Tigers, there are plenty of motivated players in this game.
Kansas comes into the game at #2 in the AP Poll and #3 in the Coaches Poll, moving back up after their huge win against UConn last Friday. The Tigers are not receiving any votes in either poll.
The Jayhawks lead the all-time series 175-95, including the last four games and 9 of the last 10. They lead 90-33 in Lawrence, including 43-14 in Allen Fieldhouse. They have won the last 14 meetings in Allen Fieldhouse, and Bill Self is 18-4 against Missouri while at Kansas.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Saturday, December 9th, 4:15 p.m. CST
Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
TV: ESPN
- Tom Hart (Play-by-Play), Fran Fraschilla (Analyst), Scott Gustafson (Sideline)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
Webcast: KU Athletics Radio
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)
Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)
Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker
The Numbers
#2/3 Kansas: 8-1, KenPom: 11th overall, 26th offense, 7th defense
UMKC: 7-2, KenPom: 80th overall, 84th offense, 85th defense
Line: KU -13.5
O/U: 145.5
Game Coverage
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Fun Facts
The Jayhawks outrebounded the Roos on Tuesday, which was their 57th consecutive win when outrebounding their opponents. That is the longest active streak in the NCAA.
Thomas Robinson is having his jersey retired during today's game.
Kansas is just one of two teams that ranks in the top 10 in both field goal percentage offense and defense.
