Despite the Tigers making it an actual game, this was really an infuriating game to watch, as Tennessee forced many 10 second violations and so many turnovers 24! I wanted to beat my head into the wall, and I know I yelled at my tv several times as did my dad.
And the way it ultimately down was an all too familiar sight, as Dylan writes:. Oh yeah, and they have to be a ranked team that goes by UT with the main color of orange. Dylan reminds us of what the Tigers should be focusing on to make the future a bit easier on themselves. Will it result in a win against, say, LSU? Probably not.
But maybe they can keep it close for a bit like they did against Texas, or allow them another victory or two. It was going well, and the Tigers were up in the first 16 minutes, and despite a run by the Longhorns, took a lead into the break.
But then the third quarter came, and just like in games prior to this, the Tiger offense stalled. They never gave up, which is commendable, but there are no moral victories.
Mizzou opens its spring season this week, competing in the National Invitational Tournament in Tucson February At the end of Day One, freshman Trent Mierl is in the lead at three-under. The final round is set for Tuesday at am. The Tigers put together their second complete four-rotation performance of the season in Baton Rouge, earning another much-needed score, and only counted one single score under 9.
