The South Carolina State men's basketball team continue its holiday play Wednesday (Nov. 22
nd), versus Missouri. First tip at Mizzou Arena is set for 6 p.m. on SEC Network +.
SERIES HISTORY
• The schools have met on one prior occasion with the Tigers doubling up the Bulldogs, 102-51, during the 2012-13 campaign.
• Five Tigers scored in double figures in the victory, led by 16 points from Earnest Ross.
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS
• South Carolina State enters Missouri with a 2-3 record, losing its last two games, including a 90-70 setback to Tulsa on Monday.
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Mitchel Taylor leads the Bulldogs with 12.0 points and 4.0 assists per game.
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Omar Croskey is second with 10.4 points, while
Davion Everett has a team-best 7.6 rebounds.
• The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 81.8 to 69.2 this season.
ABOUT THE TIGERS
• Missouri is 3-2 through five games of the 2023-24 season with a 2-2 mark in Mizzou Arena.
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Sean East IIÂ andÂ
Nick Honor have combined to lead the team in scoring in each of the team's five games this year with East leading MU with 14.0 points per game and Honor second at 12.8.
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Noah Carter also scores in double figures with 12.0 points, while leading MU with 6.6 boards.
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Jesus Carralero Martin leads the Tigers with 3.5 assists per game.
• The Tigers are averaging 73.2 points per game, while allowing 68.0 points.
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