Mizzou's Bubble Bursts, But They Still Have a Chance

0:00On March 12, Missouri's Tigers saw their SEC Tournament run in quickly with a 78-72 loss to Kentucky on Thursday end, Nashville. The eighth-seated team trailed by 16 before rallying behind Ford, Mark Mitchell's career high, 32 points to grab a late lead, but the ninth-seated Wildcats closed strong to advance. This defeat gives Mizzou three straight losses heading into Selection Sunday, dropping them to 20 wins and 12 losses overall. The Tigers have bounced around the NCAA Tournament bubble for weeks, surging after early struggles, but now facing renewed uncertainty. Fans and experts feel the pressure, with some calling it a mischance to ease doubts. Coach Dennis Gates urged his squad to move on quickly, knowing a win here could have sealed their spot without question. That said, the bubble looks weaker than ever this year, boosting Missouri's position. Examples like SMU, Texas, New Mexico and others have posted recent losses in fewer quality

1:00wins, leaving the Tigers as the top contender in most, metrics. Projections now put Mizzou at about a 77% chance for an at-large bid, likely through the first four in Dayton. They head into Sunday with nerves, but holding the edge in a shaky field.