Texas vs. Missouri Preview: Key Highlights and Insights

The Texas Longhorns head into their second season in the SEC, having achieved remarkable success last year. They finished their debut season with a SEC regular season championship, boasting a 15-1 record. The Longhorns have an impressive historical record, with a 24-2 advantage over the Missouri Tigers.

Missouri’s Strong Performance

As they prepare for SEC play, Missouri holds a notable position in the conference, currently ranked fourth. They lead the SEC and are ranked 14th nationally from beyond the three-point line, shooting at 38.3 percent. Additionally, they excel in field shooting, ranking seventh in the conference while demonstrating efficiency at the free-throw line with an 80.7 percent success rate.

Key Players for Missouri

• Jordana Reisma: Senior forward shooting 53 percent from the field, averaging 6.8 rebounds per game.
• Grace Slaughter: Junior guard averaging 18.9 points, ranks fifth in the SEC and 32nd nationally.
• Shannon Dowell: Guard ranking 14th in the SEC at 16.4 points per game.
• Lisa Thompson: Junior guard with an .875 free throw percentage and 30 assists.
• Chloe Sotell: Sophomore guard hitting 45.6 percent from three-point range.

Texas Longhorns’ Dominance

The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 2 this season, are eager to maintain their winning streak. Junior forward Madison Booker leads the team, averaging 18.8 points per game and recording 12 double-doubles. She recently became the fifth player in Longhorn history to achieve a triple-double.

Noteworthy Stats and Players for Texas

• Rori Harmon: The all-time career assist leader for Texas with 846 assists, including 115 this season.
• Turnover Efficiency: Texas leads the nation in fewest turnovers, averaging 9.7 per game.
• Bench Depth: The Longhorns average 31.5 bench points per game, benefiting from a deep rotation.

Key Contributions

• Jordan Lee: Sophomore guard hitting .719 from the free throw line with 43 assists.
• Breya Cunningham: Junior forward shooting 60.6 percent from the field, with 16 blocks and 88 rebounds.
• Kyla Oldacre: Senior center achieving 67.3 percent shooting from the field with 93 rebounds.

The upcoming matchup is set for 6:30 p.m. Central at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, broadcasted on SEC Network+. With both teams showcasing strong talent and strategic play, fans can expect an exciting game as Texas and Missouri face off in this SEC clash.