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Mizzou, Saint Louis in Talks to Revive the in-State Basketball Rivalry
The matchup would renew the in-state rivalry for the first time since 2001-02 and help Missouri strengthen a nonconference schedule built for tournament positioning.
- Missouri Tigers and Saint Louis University are finalizing a neutral-site basketball game at the Enterprise Center on Nov. 6, according to a report from Jon Rothstein.
- The rivalry, dormant since Dec. 3, 2001, will return as Missouri leads the series against its in-state foes at 21-19.
- Head coach Dennis Gates plans to strengthen the Tigers' non-conference schedule as the NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams. "When you look at scheduling, you have to mesh it with where the selection committee is," Gates said.
- Led by coach Josh Schertz, the Billikens finished 29-6, while Missouri finished 20-13, as CBS Sports Jon Rothstein projects both as top teams entering next season.
- Missouri's 2026-27 slate includes neutral-site games against Kansas at the T-Mobile Center, Illinois at the Enterprise Center, and reportedly Marquette at the United Center in Chicago.
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Mizzou Basketball finalizing neutral-site game against Saint Louis, per report
Mizzou is finalizing an agreement to face off against in-state foe Saint Louis in 2026-27, according to a report. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein first shared that news on Thursday evening, reporting that the game would take place on Nov. 6 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. NEWS: Missouri and Saint Louis are working to finalize an agreement to meet on November 6th at Enterprise Center, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/UK…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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