The University of Missouri’s men’s basketball team is all set to host Loyola Maryland this coming Saturday in what is expected to be an action-packed game. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Mizzou Arena and will be aired on SEC Network +.
For basketball fanatics who are looking for a fun activity during the holiday weekend, they can catch the game live for just $10 in the student section.
The Missouri Tigers currently stand at 4-2 for the 2023-24 season, following a decisive 82-59 victory over South Carolina State. Throughout this season, Sean East II has emerged as a standout player, consistently leading the team in scoring with an average of 15.2 points per game. Other key players contributing to the team’s success include Nick Honor, with 13.0 points, and Noah Carter, with 12.2 points, while also leading in rebounds.
On the other side, Loyola Maryland, with a record of 1-4, will be looking to turn their luck around after suffering defeats in their past three games. Players to watch out for in this team are Deon Perry, who leads Loyola with 13.4 points and 3.8 assists per game, and Golden Dike, scoring 10.6 points and leading with 7.2 rebounds.
This will be the first-ever head-to-head meeting between Mizzou and Loyola Maryland on the basketball court. Missouri has had a strong track record against Patriot League schools, having remained unbeaten in seven games.
Notably, the Tigers have clinched the top spot nationwide in blocks this season, averaging an impressive 7.8 blocks per game. In their recent game against South Carolina State, the team set a new school record with 12 blocks.
Aidan Shaw has emerged as a formidable force in the Tigers’ defence, ranking 15th in the country with an average of 2.67 blocks per game. He is also contributing 4.0 points and 4.7 rebounds. Graduate guard Sean East II has been consistently scoring over 20 points in the last few games, setting a promising tone for what is to come.
Nick Honor is also making a strong impact with his remarkable performance from deep. He currently leads Mizzou with 18 made 3-pointers, maintaining an impressive 48.6% from beyond the arc.
Freshman Anthony Robinson II has also been making his presence felt, tying for the team lead with 15 assists and seven steals. Additionally, he is coming off his first double-digit scoring game and is proving to be a valuable asset to the team.
Despite starting on the back foot in some of their games, Mizzou has displayed resilience in turning the game around in their favour, winning 4-of-6 games when trailing at the half.
With a promising lineup and a track record of turning the tide, the upcoming game between Missouri and Loyola Maryland is expected to be an enthralling and competitive showdown on the basketball court.