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A season-long problem dooms Mizzou against Ole Miss

The Tigers had chances throughout — and even into the final minutes — but an inability to capitalize at the foul line loomed largest. Missouri finished the night just 12-of-24 on free throws, leaving 12 points unclaimed in a game decided by seven.

Jan 10, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) handles the ball as Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jan 10, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) handles the ball as Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Missouri’s push for a 3–0 start in SEC play came undone Saturday evening in Oxford, where missed free throws and late-game execution issues stacked up in a 76–69 loss to Ole Miss at The Pavilion.