The fifth-seeded Missouri Tigers first step towards a Big 12 Tournament title begins today at 2:20 when they face twelfth-seeded Nebraska. Mizzou’s beaten the Huskers twice this season. On January 29, Mizzou overcame a second-half deficit to beat the ‘Huskers 63-56 in Lincoln. Mizzou pounded NU 67-50 on February 18 in Columbia. The Tigers enter this afternoon’s match up with an 18-9 record overall and they were 9-7 in the Big 12. Nebraska’s 11-18 and they posted a 3-13 record against conference foes. With a win, Missouri will face fourth-seeded Oklahoma St. Tip-off for today’s game is 2:20.
