- Matchup: Missouri Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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This Tuesday, the Oklahoma Sooners (14-14) face off against the Missouri Tigers (19-9) at the Lloyd Noble Center.
In their previous game, the Missouri Tigers claimed a decisive victory against Mississippi State, winning 88-64. Missouri showcased an impressive 50.8% shooting efficiency, hitting 30 of 59 attempts, alongside sinking 8 of 20 three-pointers (40%). From the free-throw line, the Tigers excelled with an 83.3% success rate, converting 20 out of 24 shots. On the boards, they secured 34 rebounds, including 11 offensive, and recorded 12 assists. Defensively, they forced their opponent into 17 turnovers while achieving 9 steals. However, Missouri also allowed Mississippi State to achieve a shooting percentage of 49.1% (26 of 53 shots). Mississippi State generated 9 assists and matched Missouri’s steals count. They grabbed a total of 22 rebounds (6 offensive, 16 defensive), albeit with no blocks. At the charity stripe, Mississippi State made 7 of 13 attempts (53.8%), and they struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 of 19 attempts. The foul count ended at 13 for Missouri compared to 14 for Mississippi State.
Mark Mitchell was a standout performer for Missouri, shooting 54.5% from the field and contributing with 1 assist over 29 minutes of play. He racked up 17 points on 6 of 11 shooting, also pulling down 4 rebounds.
With a current season record of 19-9, Missouri averages 12.1 turnovers and commits 17.6 fouls per game. The Tigers are securing an average of 35.9 rebounds and have compiled a total of 409 assists this season, ranking 161st nationally in passing efficiency. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.0% (203 of 580), and they are converting 68.4% from the free-throw line. Scoring-wise, they average 80.0 points per game (91st in D-1), shooting 49.2% overall.
On defense, the Tigers force an average of 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.8 fouls. They restrict their opponents to a 36.2% shooting rate from three-point range and rank 219th in college basketball, allowing an average of 75.0 points per game. Defensively, the Tigers yield a field goal percentage of 42.5% (700 of 1,648) and give up 32.4 rebounds per game, ranking 112th nationally in allowed assists with 364 surrendered this season.
In their last outing, the Oklahoma Sooners secured a victory against LSU, finishing with a score of 83-67. In terms of rebounding, Oklahoma allowed LSU a total of 32 boards (13 offensive). From the perimeter, they shot 26.1%, completing 6 of 23 attempts, and excelled at the free-throw line with an 89.5% conversion rate (17 of 19). The Sooners defended well, allowing LSU to hit 22 of 63 shots for a shooting percentage of 34.9%. Overall, the Sooners connected on 28 of 59 total shots, achieving a 47.5% shooting rate, including 38.5% from three-point territory (10 of 26). LSU concluded the game with 14 fouls, giving the Sooners 18 opportunities from the charity stripe. The Sooners managed to snatch 33 rebounds, comprising 24 defensive and 9 offensive.
Nijel Pack played a vital role for the Sooners, tallying 21 points in 31 minutes along with 4 assists. He shot 57.1% from the field, hitting 8 of 14 shots, while grabbing 2 rebounds.
Oklahoma’s record stands at 14-14 this season. Offensively, the Sooners are shooting at a 46.5% clip, ranking them 113th in college basketball. They have accumulated 2,314 points this season (averaging 82.6 points per game) while averaging 35.9 rebounds per contest. Their assist output averages 14.1 per game, placing them 162nd nationally, and they commit 10.1 turnovers per game. The Sooners average 17.8 fouls and shoot 74.1% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Sooners yield a 34.7% shooting rate from beyond the arc (228 of 657), while their opponents hit 74.1% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 13.8 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 216th and 226th in those categories respectively. Defensively, the Sooners rank 297th in D-1, surrendering 78.1 points per game. They force 10.5 turnovers per game and allow a 45.2% field goal percentage (251st in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Oklahoma
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