Watch the Game Highlights from the Missouri Tigers at the Kentucky Wildcats, 01/07/2026
Missouri picked up its first-ever win at Rupp Arena, defeating Kentucky 73–68 on Wednesday night, led by Mark Mitchell and Jayden Stone, who combined for 41 points.
The game opened with Missouri controlling much of the first half. Mitchell scored 10 points in the opening period, helping the Tigers build a lead. Kentucky rallied late in the half, scoring the last five points, including a buzzer-beating three from Otega Oweh, to cut Missouri’s advantage to 33–32 at the break.
The second half remained tightly contested. Oweh stretched the Wildcats’ lead to 66–58 with 4:37 remaining, but Stone quickly responded with a dunk and a three-pointer, sparking a 15-2 Missouri run that would seal the game. Mitchell hit a jumper to give Missouri a 69–68 lead with 36 seconds left, and Stone added four clutch free throws in the closing moments to secure the victory.
Mitchell finished with 21 points, while Stone...
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