Mitchell's Career Night Not Enough for Tigers

0:00On March 8, Missouri senior forward, Mark Mitchell delivered a standout performance in his final home game at Missouri Arena, scoring a career high, 32 points along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal. Despite the effort, the Tigers fell to Arkansas, 88-84 in overtime. Mitchell's stat line marked a rare achievement, becoming the first Missouri player to reach those numbers since the 1938-39 season. He walked away disappointed with the loss, but his play highlighted his growth over the season. According to Stadhead data, it was just the 58-time any Division I player hit that line, or better this year. Missouri fans were remembered this game as a bittersweet cap to Mitchell's home career, showcasing what could have been in a tough matchup.