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| Match | Location | Day/Time (CT) | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs. UT Martin | Columbia, Mo. | Monday // 7:00 p.m. | SEC Network + |
Game 12: Mizzou vs. UT Martin
Monday, Dec. 22
Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT
Arena: Mizzou Arena (15,061)
Radio: KTGR 100.5 FM, 103.1 FM and 1580 AM
Video Stream: SEC Network +
Live Scoring: Mizzou.StatBroadcast.com
Monday Promotions
The Tigers return to Columbia on Monday to host UT Martin in a 7 p.m. contest. It's the final day of the Monday Punch Card promotion, so don't forget to stop by the Arena and get your punches!
Last Time vs. UT Martin
Mizzou traveled to UT Martin last season, coming back with a 77-74 win over the Skyhawks thanks to Jordan Frericks who clinched the win with just 1.5 seconds on the clock. Bri Kulas hit two last-second free throws to secure the win, and Morgan Eye added eight treys in the victory. The win improved Mizzou to 5-0 on the season and 4-0 in the series vs. UT Martin.
Scouting the Skyhawks
With a 4-7 record on the season, the Skyhawks are coming off of a big win over Miami (Ohio). The team is led by Ashia Jones who averages 17.8 points per game while grabbing just over six rebounds. Jessy Ward is also averaging double-figure scoring numbers at 12.8 points per game. Jones' talents have not gone unseen as she was recently named adidas Ohio Valley Conference and Tennessee Sportswriters Association Player of the Week.
Quick Hits
• Mizzou's win over Northern Illinois marks the Tigers' 30th consecutive non-conference win inside Mizzou Arena. The streak dates back to Mizzou's win over UT Martin on Dec. 7, 2010. The Tigers have won eight straight games in the Arena, dating back to Mizzou's win over Ole Miss on Feb. 27 last season.
• Mizzou has been getting it done with defense so far this season. In fact, in eight of the Tigers' 11 games this season, they have held their opponents to 60 or fewer points. Of course, Mizzou has won all eight of those contests. Mizzou held its opponents to 60 or fewer points just 11 times last season. In fact, Mizzou has won 17 of its last 19 games when holding opponents to fewer than 60 points (dating back to the start of last season).
• Over the last three home games, the Tiger defense has been very stingy. The Tigers are holding their opponents to just 46.7 points per game in that span, not allowing an opponent to score more than 50 points. Mizzou's last three opponents averaged a combined 19 points per game lower than their season average when playing the Tigers. Below is a look. o SLU was averaging 68.1 ppg before Mizzou limited it to 50 points on Dec. 8 o Colorado was averaging 79.6 ppg before Mizzou limited it to 50 points on Dec. 12 o NIU was averaging 53.2 ppg before Mizzou limited it to 44 on Dec. 14
• A big reason why Mizzou's defense has been so stingy is the fact that they are limiting opponents to 33.9-percent shooting this season, the fourth-best mark in the SEC.
• Jordan Frericks sits at No. 39 in the nation for her rebounding numbers so far this season.
•Mizzou's bench is doing work this season as it is averaging 27.9 points per game, 40-percent of the team's total offensive output this season. Mizzou's bench is outscoring opponents, 27.9-14, so far this season. Sierra Michaelis (9.4), Maddie Stock (6.2) and Bri Porter (5.4) are all averaging more than five points per game of the pine this season.
• Mizzou is leading a balanced scoring attack this season; five Tigers are averaging eight or more points through ten games, while two more are averaging more than five points per game. • Mizzou Arena is truly a difficult place for the Tiger opponents this season. Mizzou is outscoring opponents by more than 18 points on their home turf. The Tigers are holding opponents to just over 31-percent shooting and forcing 16 turnovers per game on Norm Stewart Court.
