Game Preview
At Enterprise Center in St. Louis on December 22, the Missouri Tigers (7-4) take on the No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini (8-2).
The Illinois Fighting Illini, who are currently ranked 13th in the country, have only lost to highly regarded teams in #4 Marquette and #17 Tennessee. They have been playing well outside of conferences. Taking down #11 FAU allowed them to put away a ranked opponent. Illinois defeated Colgate with a lead of 16 points and 7 rebounds in their most recent match. Terrance Shannon Jr., a 6’6 guard who scores 20.9 points per game and is expected to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft this year, leads Illinois in scoring. Athletic guard Shannon Jr. paces the team in three-point field goals made this year with 27, and he shoots 41.5% from beyond the arc. Marcus Domask, a 6’6 senior transfer from Southern Illinois who averages 11.8 points per game, is the only other player in Illinois with double-digit scoring ability.
After losing their previous 2 games, the Missouri Tigers are eager to win this home game. They hope they had another chance at Seton Hall, but it is hard to blame them for falling short against Kansas, a formidable team. The Tigers and Pirates were playing at a neutral site, but it was in Missouri, so it was more like a home contest for the Tigers. 6’3 senior guard Sean East II leads Missouri in points and assists with 17.1 points per game and 3.9 APG. In his previous 6 games, he has scored 16 points or more, with a career-high 22 points in a victory over Wichita State. Nick Honor, who is five feet ten inches tall, leads the team in three-point shooting with 30 made threes this season at an incredible 44.8%.
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Illinois vs Missouri Game Information
- Date: 12/22/2023
- Time: 09:00 PM ET
- Location: Enterprise Center.
- How to Watch Illinois vs Missouri: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
