Mizzou Central

Tigers ROLL pass Miss State in Starkville in a game they were completely dominant. Tigers win their 20th game of the year and improve to 10-6 in conference play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Mizzou Central Post Game Show, Chris Pelican and Tiger Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down Mizzou’s massive 73-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee The story of the night? T.O. Barrett. Barrett exploded for 28 points on 12-of-17 shooting, completely taking over in the second half and delivering clutch bucket after clutch bucket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers tried to keep it close in a high scoring affair vs Arkansas but the Razorbacks pulled away late to secure the SEC victory. Grant Salsman talks it over with Mizzou Hall of Famer Kareem Rush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou pulled off a massive resume-building win Thursday night, knocking off No. 19 Vanderbilt 81–80 at Mizzou Arena — but not without nearly giving it away. For 26 of the 40 minutes, the Tigers looked like a team that not only belongs in the NCAA Tournament, but one capable of making noise. Missouri built a 21-point second-half lead behind efficient offense, strong ball movement, and big performances from Mark Mitchell, Jaden Stone, and Anthony Robinson off the bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri took care of business on the road, rolling past South Carolina 78–59 to move to 6–4 in SEC play and keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Chris Pelican and Tiger Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down a dominant second half fueled by strong defense, rebounding, and improved ball movement. The guys highlight big performances from Mark Mitchell, Jaden Stone, and T.O. Barrett, discuss the tightening rotation, and explain why this may have been Mizzou’s most complete performance of the season. With a daunting stretch ahead, the focus now shifts to a massive road test against first-place Texas A&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers grind out a much-needed 84–79 home win over Mississippi State, improving to 5–4 in SEC play. Chris Pelikan and Mizzou Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down a tale-of-two-halves performance, highlight Mark Mitchell’s steady leadership, and discuss the importance of Missouri hitting 11 of its final 13 free throws to close the game. The guys also dive into Anthony Robinson’s defensive impact, T.O. Barrett’s continued growth, rotation questions moving forward, and the unfortunate injury to Boateng. Plus, what this win means for Missouri’s postseason hopes and why the upcoming road game at South Carolina feels like a must-have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri’s road struggles continued as the Tigers were overwhelmed 90–64 by Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mizzou showed early defensive energy and briefly led in the first half, but disastrous shooting—especially at the free throw line—kept them from capitalizing. Alabama pulled away with a decisive late first-half run and never looked back, exposing ongoing issues with half-court offense, long scoring droughts, and inconsistent guard play. Chris Pelican and Grant Salzman break down what went wrong, debate lineup and rotation concerns, and look ahead to a crucial home matchup against Mississippi State as Mizzou fights to stay in the NCAA Tournament conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri survived a wild one in Columbia, knocking off Oklahoma 88–87 in overtime thanks to late-game heroics from Trent Pierce and Mark Mitchell. Pierce buried a buzzer-beating three to force OT, then Mitchell sealed it with a walk-off triple to lift the Tigers to a much-needed SEC win. The Mizzou Central Postgame Show breaks down the dramatic finish, rotation questions, Anthony Robinson’s role, defensive concerns, and what this result means for Missouri’s tournament hopes moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri suffered a frustrating 74–72 home loss to Georgia in a game the Tigers had multiple chances to win. Despite holding the Bulldogs in check for long stretches, Mizzou was undone by poor rebounding, costly late-game execution, and questionable decisions down the stretch. A late Jacob Cruz three briefly gave the Tigers hope, but Georgia answered with an and-one in the final moments, sealing a crushing defeat. The loss drops Missouri to 3–3 in SEC play and puts even more pressure on the Tigers heading into a must-win matchup against Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri Tigers fall 78–70 on the road to the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, dropping to 3–2 in SEC play. A slow offensive start and major rebounding issues—especially second-chance points—proved costly, despite a stronger second half push. Foul trouble limited Mark Mitchell early, while Jaden Stone and Trent Pierce provided key scoring sparks to keep Mizzou within striking distance late. Ultimately, missed stops, offensive rebounds by LSU, and a few clutch shots by the Tigers sealed the outcome. Missouri now turns its focus to a critical home matchup against Georgia as conference play continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri continued its dominant play in Columbia, knocking off Auburn 84–74 to remain undefeated at home and improve to 3–1 in SEC play After a slow start, the Tigers flipped the script with strong ball movement, timely shooting, and a gritty second-half performance that delivered their first win over Auburn since 2020 and a major résumé-boosting victory. Trent Pierce delivered a career night, scoring 18 points while drilling five three-pointers and sparking the run that gave Mizzou control of the game Mark Mitchell added 20 points and five assists as Auburn collapsed defensively, opening lanes and creating open looks for the supporting cast. Jaden Stone was once again a force, leading Missouri with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a perfect 6-for-6 night at the free-throw line after returning from injury Despite a late Auburn press that caused a few tense moments, the Tigers steadied themselves behind Stone’s key and-one and Dennis Gates’ smart late-game management to close out the win With four players in double figures and renewed depth thanks to Pierce and Stone, Missouri continues to find its identity and looks poised for a strong SEC run as it heads into a favorable stretch of conference games. MIZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers dropped their first SEC game of the season Saturday, falling 76–69 to Ole Miss in Oxford in what quickly became a frustrating and self-inflicted loss. Missouri fell to 12–4 overall and 2–1 in conference play after an eight-point defeat that featured missed opportunities, sloppy execution, and late-game breakdowns Free throw shooting proved to be the biggest difference in the game, as Mizzou struggled mightily at the charity stripe, hitting just 50 percent of its attempts — a number that turned what could have been a controllable road win into a damaging conference loss. The Tigers left crucial points at the line, allowing Ole Miss to stay within striking distance throughout the second half and eventually pull away late Despite the loss, Missouri got efficient offensive performances from its core trio. Mark Mitchell, Jaden Stone, and Sean Phillips combined for 48 of the team’s 69 points, shooting at an extremely high percentage from the field. Mitchell flirted with a near triple-double, while Stone and Phillips consistently finished around the rim and from deep — but the offense failed to consistently run through them during key stretches of the game, especially late The turning point came in the second half when Sean Phillips delivered a massive dunk that could have swung momentum firmly in Missouri’s favor. Instead, a technical foul and a missed free throw turned a potential three-point swing into a lost opportunity, keeping the game tight and allowing Ole Miss to seize control down the stretch Missouri also hurt itself with turnovers, committing 13 compared to Ole Miss’ seven — another costly stat in a game that remained close until the final minutes. Late defensive rebounds and clean possessions were hard to come by, allowing Ole Miss extra chances that ultimately sealed the result The Tigers now return to Columbia for a massive matchup with Auburn on Wednesday, a game that could quickly define the direction of Missouri’s SEC season. With the talent clearly in place, the focus now turns to consistency, execution, and late-game decision-making as the Tigers look to bounce back and prove they belong in the conference race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri basketball delivered a historic performance inside Rupp Arena, knocking off Kentucky 73–68 for the Tigers’ first-ever win in Lexington and their first 2–0 start in SEC play. Grant Salzman and Mizzou Hall of Famer Kareem Rush break down how Dennis Gates’ squad responded to recent struggles with gritty defense, timely shot-making, and clutch execution down the stretch to secure the landmark victory A Historic Mizzou Victory The episode highlights Jaden Stone’s huge night (20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist) as a major catalyst, while Mark Mitchell’s steady 21-point performance once again anchored the offense. Missouri’s defense limited Kentucky’s supporting cast, holding everyone besides Otega Owe in check and keeping the Wildcats under 70 points—an important benchmark for this Tigers team. The show also dives into the tightening rotation, the emergence of key role players like Nick Randall, and the impact of Anthony Robinson’s playmaking, including his 10 assists in a near double-double effort. Salzman and Rush relive the tense final minutes, spotlighting Trent Pierce’s critical tip-out that led to Stone’s game-sealing free throws as the “Money Moment of the Game.” They also discuss Dennis Gates’ decision not to foul while up three, trusting Missouri’s defense to close it out—a call that paid off this time. The conversation wraps with optimism about Mizzou’s momentum, NCAA Tournament implications, and what this win could mean moving forward, as the Tigers look to keep rolling in SEC play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kareem Rush and Chris Pelikan break down Mizzou's SEC win over the Florida Gators in their first conference game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers’ season ends in frustration as Mizzou falls 13–7 to Virginia in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, finishing the year 8–5. On this special postseason edition of the Mizzou Central Post Game Show, Chris Pelican, Vic Faust, and Grant Saltzman break down a disappointing and disjointed performance that left fans searching for answers.The crew dives into the lack of offensive rhythm, questionable play-calling, and critical discipline issues that plagued Mizzou throughout the night. They examine the quarterback situation, the limited passing attack, the puzzling usage of Ahmad Hardy and Jamal Roberts, and the key moments that swung momentum to Virginia. Despite another strong showing by a defense that once again kept the Tigers in the game, Missouri’s inability to sustain drives and finish opportunities proved costly.Looking ahead, the panel turns the page to the offseason—discussing the massive roster turnover on defense, the importance of portal additions, the Chip Lindsey hire, and what Eli Drinkwitz must do to get Mizzou back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention. It’s a candid, passionate, and in-depth conversation about where this program stands—and what has to change moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers fall to Illinois 91-48 in the annual Braggin Rights game in St. Louis. Grant Salsman and Ashley Wright bring you the postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers get ready to prepare for their Braggin Rights game against Illinois on Monday, Dec. 22 but before that they took on Bethune-Cookman. Chris Pelikan and Joe Roderick recap Mizzou's performance against Bethune-Cookman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Kansas City Chiefs' reign as NFL kings coming to an end? Mike Claiborne and Howard Richards debate the state of the Chiefs and compare their struggles to the decline of the Patriots dynasty. Plus, we dive into the massive controversy surrounding Sherrone Moore at Michigan and the stunning report of Philip Rivers returning to the Colts at age 40+. In this episode of Huddle Up With Howard: - Mizzou Bowl Preview: Analysis of the matchup against Virginia and why the Tigers must open up the passing game. - Notre Dame Rant: Howard goes off on the Irish for opting out of bowl season and praises Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea. - Heisman Talk: Why Indiana’s QB deserves more credit and the problem with the award being QB-exclusive. - Private Equity: The pros and cons of big money entering college athletics (Utah, NFL implications). - Michigan Scandal: Reacting to the firing of Sherrone Moore and the fallout for the program. - Philip Rivers: Can a grandfather really play quarterback for the Colts in 2025? ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers knock off Alabama State to stop their 2 game losing streak. Chris Pelikan, Ashley Wright, and Kareem Rush (Mizzou HOF) give their take on the game and what the Tigers need to improve on before they play again this Sunday in another tune up before Braggin' Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missouri Tigers fall to the Kansas Jayhawks 80-60 in the Border Wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices