It's official: the Missouri Tigers are dancing once again, securing an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons under Dennis Gates.
After a winless conference season in 2023-24, MU accumulated double-digit wins in SEC play just one season later.
Despite a lot of controversy over where Mizzou might be seeded, the Tigers wound up as a 6-seed in the West Region, with a first-round matchup against fellow Midwest foe, the 11-seeded Drake Bulldogs.
The first-round matchup is set to tip off at 6:35 p.m. CST on Thursday, March 20. The two programs won't have to travel far, either, with the game being held in Wichita, Kansas.
Don't miss the action, as the game will be aired on TRUTV, with Tom McCarthy on play-by-play duties, and Deb Antonelli and Steve Smith handling color commentary.
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If you don't have access to a TV, you can download the March Madness Live app and stream every game from your phone, including the matchup between the Bulldogs and Tigers.
MU vs. Drake will be one of the most highly anticipated games on Thursday, with many fans predicting a first-round upset.
Ultimately, all the questions will be answered in just two days.