Missouri Tigers (24-9) vs Utah State Aggies (26-8)
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 1:40 pm
Utah St is 26-8 and were eliminated by San Diego St in the Mountain West championship game. Aggies are 13th in offensive efficiency in the nation by hitting 38.5% from three, 54.1% from two and 76.7% at the line. On defense they surrender 45.9% and 74.2% from two. Missouri is 24-9 and were eliminated by Alabama in the SEC semifinals 72-61. Tigers tenth in offensive efficiency in the country with 36.1% from three, 55.9% from two and 75.8% at the line. Poor defensive team as the team is weak on the glass plus allow 35.4% from three and 51.7% around the basket. They do force turnovers. Aggies lost all three against a physical San Diego St team this season. Tigers shot well down the stretch at 48.5% past five games. Play Missouri +1.5.