- Matchup: Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This matchup features the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3) looking to secure a victory against the Missouri Tigers (10-2) at the Enterprise Center this Monday.
In their previous game, the Missouri Tigers triumphed over Bethune-Cookman with a score of 82-60. They achieved an impressive 57.6% shooting accuracy, hitting 34 out of 59 shots, and made 7 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 7 of 11 attempts, translating to a 63.6% rate. On the boards, Missouri gathered a total of 30 rebounds, including 10 offensive ones, and recorded 16 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field, with Bethune-Cookman finishing with 19 rebounds (4 offensive, 15 defensive) without any blocks. The opponents made 76.2% of their free-throw attempts and 50% from three-point range. Missouri committed 19 fouls in comparison to 12 by Bethune-Cookman.
Key player Jacob Crews stood out with a stellar performance, ending the game with 20 points on 8 of 9 shooting, an impressive 88.9% accuracy, in addition to grabbing 5 rebounds and providing 1 assist over 32 minutes.
This season, Missouri holds a record of 10-2. They average 13.3 turnovers and commit 17.6 fouls each game. On average, the Tigers secure 38.3 rebounds per game and have totaled 190 assists this season, ranking 78th nationally for assists. They boast a three-point shooting rate of 37.4% (96 of 257) and convert 68.0% on free throws. They score an average of 86.8 points per game (ranking 50th in Division 1) and shoot 53.7% from the field.
On defense, the Tigers generate 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 personal fouls. They concede 35.8% on three-pointers and rank 106th in points allowed per game (69.8). Missouri’s defensive effort yields a 40.8% shooting rate from opponents (281 of 688), while they average allowing 28.5 rebounds per game, ranking 140th in assists allowed with 145.
In their last outing, the Illinois Fighting Illini faced a tough loss against Nebraska, finalizing at 83-80. They secured a total of 30 rebounds, with 21 defensively and 9 offensively. Illinois recorded 8 turnovers and 2 steals during the match. Nebraska fouled them 21 times, leading to 20 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 14 for a 70.0% rate. From the three-point range, Illinois made 10 of 29 shots (34.5%). Their shooting efficiency concluded with 28 out of 58 from the field (48.3%), while they allowed Nebraska to shoot 32 out of 62 (51.6%). Illinois received only 8 free-throw attempts, converting 87.5%. Rebounding-wise, Illinois allowed Nebraska to grab a total of 26 boards, with 8 on the offensive end.
Kylan Boswell shined for the Fighting Illini, accumulating 20 points over 37 minutes, contributing 3 assists as well. He shot 5 out of 9 for a shooting rate of 55.6% and collected 3 rebounds.
Currently, Illinois holds a record of 8-3 this year. The Fighting Illini average 13.8 fouls and boast a 78.2% success rate from the free-throw line. They generate 14.4 assists per game (ranking 194th nationally) while committing 9.5 turnovers. Illinois has scored a total of 966 points this season (averaging 87.8 per game) and grabs 41.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they connect on 47.8% of their shots from the field, ranking 79th in the nation.
Defensively, Illinois concedes 33.2% on three-point attempts (94 of 283) and allows opponents to convert 69.1% of their free throws. They permit 13.1 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 166th and 57th in the nation, respectively. The Fighting Illini rank 144th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 71.5, forcing 8.7 turnovers and allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 41.4% (94th in the country).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Opt for Illinois
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