The Mizzou men’s hoops squad has a chance to accomplish something in Dennis Gates’ first season the program hasn’t done in 13 years.
A win over 10-seed Utah State today would mark the Tigers’ first NCAA Tournament win since 2010.
Mizzou enters the Big Dance as a 7-seed — the program’s highest position since 2012.
Utah State (26-8) ranks fifth in the nation in shooting from beyond the arc, hitting just under a 40 percent clip.
Five players average 10 points or more, led by Steven Ashworth (16.3).
Mizzou tips off in Sacramento at 12:40 p.m. today, pregame at noon on KTUF.