The Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face Notre Dame in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPNU.
About the Tigers
- Mizzou boasts an undefeated record of 8-0 this season.
- The team has won its last three games by over 25 points, including a recent victory over Cleveland State, finishing 86-59.
- Mark Mitchell leads the scoring for Mizzou with an average of 17.1 points and 3.5 assists per game. He also contributes 6.3 rebounds.
- Other players in double figures include Jayden Stone (13.3), Jacob Crews (13.1), and Anthony Robinson II and Sebastian Mack, both averaging 10.6 points.
- Shawn Phillips Jr. heads the team with 7.2 rebounds per game.
- Mizzou is averaging an impressive 92.9 points per game, shooting 55.5 percent from the field.
- The three-point shooting percentage stands at 39.1 percent.
About the Fighting Irish
- Notre Dame currently holds a season record of 5-3.
- The team recently returned from the Players Era Festival, where they achieved a victory against Rutgers but faced losses against Kansas and Houston.
- Markus Burton is the standout for Notre Dame, averaging 20.1 points and 2.8 assists per game.
- Jalen Haralson averages 13.1 points, while Carson Towt leads in rebounds with 10.4 per game.
- Notre Dame scores an average of 75.4 points while allowing 67.3 points defensively.
Series History
- Mizzou and Notre Dame have faced each other nine times since the 1980 NCAA Tournament.
- Mizzou leads the series 7-2, including an overtime win (87-84) in their first matchup.
- The most recent encounter was during the 2011-12 season when Mizzou triumphed 87-58 in Kansas City.
- Despite their overall advantage, Mizzou has a 1-2 record when playing at Notre Dame.
Mizzou’s Performance Against the ACC
Mizzou has an all-time record of 15-20 against Atlantic Coast Conference teams. Notably, the Tigers are 2-0 against ACC opponents under Coach Gates, securing wins against Pittsburgh in 2023 and California last season.
ACC/SEC Challenge Overview
This matchup marks the first day of the third-annual ACC/SEC Challenge. Mizzou carries a challenge series record of 8-4. They have performed well against the ACC, winning their last three conference challenge games, including victories over No. 12 Iowa State in 2022-23.
Undefeated Start and Dominating Wins
Mizzou has ended November with a perfect record, remaining one of 25 unbeaten teams in the nation. A win against Notre Dame would equal their best start in the past 12 seasons at 9-0.
The Tigers have won six of their eight games by 20 points or more, leading all teams nationally in this category.
Key Players
- Mark Mitchell has been pivotal, averaging a remarkable 17.1 points with a shooting percentage of 64.4.
- He is among a select group of 10 players nationally averaging at least 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists while shooting over 60 percent.
Mizzou’s efficient shooting this season is remarkable, with a field goal percentage of 55.5 percent, ranking them first nationally. Their three-point shooting stands at 39.1 percent, placing them 30th nationwide.
