The Missouri Tigers allowed a middling mid-major team to run them off their home court Monday night.
The Kansas City Roos were hired to provide a tuneup game, but they dominated the Tigers from start to finish instead. Their 80-66 upset will leave a permanent mark.
Mizzou’s roster reveal in the past week — the unveiling of four transfers and their five-player freshman class — became a ratings flop. This dismal impression clouded the program’s big picture as coach Cuonzo Martin starts his fifth season.
