Tigers vs Hurricanes: March Madness Showdown

0:00On March 21st, Missouri's Tigers take on Miami's Hurricanes in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Friday night at 9-10pm Central, time inside the Enterprise Center. The 10th seeded Tigers sit at 20 wins and 12 losses overall, 10-8 in the SEC. The 7th seeded Hurricanes are 25-8, 13-5 in the ACC. You can catch the game on True TV. Both teams head and off tough losses in their conference tournaments last week. Missouri dropped a close one to Kentucky, 76-72, extending a 3-game skid they hoped to snap. Miami fell hard to Virginia, 84-62, and now looks to rebound in this match-up. This marks the first class between these two, since Missouri stunned Miami in the tournament opener back in 2002, winning 93-2. 80. It's also the Tigers' first March Madness game in St. Louis since 1982, when they lost a heart breaker to Houston in the suite, 16-79-78.

1:02Pre-game news include some key absences for both sides. Missouri forwards Anna Boatning and Jevin Porter remain sidelined, while Miami freshman Trevi Maddox is out, though he hasn't played all season. Expect the rest of the rosters to be ready, with Missouri starting guards, Old period, Old period, Bear and Jaden Stone of Front alongside Trent Pierce. Mark Mitchell and Senator Sean Phillips Jr. Miami counters with guards, Trey Donaldson and Dante Allen, plus Shelton Henderson, Malik Reno, and Ernest Uday Jr. at Center. Fans are buzzing for this neutral side battle, and live updates will roll in all evening as the Tigers chase a deep run.