The Morning Commute for Thursday, February 13

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Today we’re talking about a Mizzou Hoops DUB!

Mizzou Hoops needed a win, and they got it. In a convincing 82-58 victory over Oklahoma on Wednesday night, the Tigers improved to 18-6 (7-4 SEC) on the season.

So hey, maybe Mizzou is still a really good team despite losing to Tennessee and Texas A&M by a combined seven points!

Mark Mitchell led the Tigers with a career-high 25 points, and he also eclipsed 1,000 points in his career.

With the win, Mizzou moved up to No. 18 on KenPom. The last time they have been inside the Top 20? 2013.

T3 Bracketology has also called Mizzou as a “LOCK” to make the NCAA Tournament.

What does that mean for the latest edition of Rock-M-Tology? Stay tuned.

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Yesterday at Rock M and Rock M+

• Morning Commute from Chad Moller: What’s Easier to Cope With, A Blowout Loss or a Nailbiter Defeat?

“If they end up losing, what do you find easier to move on from, a blowout loss, or a thriller that gets away in the end?”

For me, I’d say a blowout loss. I wasn’t over that Texas A&M heartbreaker until Mizzou Hoops won last night.

• Larissa’s Lessons from Karen Steger and Dylan Heinrich: Takeaways from opening weekend

“After facing UCF on Tuesday night (this was written before the game), they’ll head back to Clearwater for the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational. Here’s who they’re facing and how their seasons have started: (also read my preview here). Rankings are Softball America/NFCA Coaches rankings).”

After a 4-1 opening weekend mixed in with the loss to UCF, Mizzou Softball looks to get back on track at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational.

• MBB Preview from Quentin Corpuel: Oklahoma rekindles another old Big 8 rivalry

• Mizzou Baseball Roster Preview from Matthew Gustafson and Rory Whetstone: Catchers

“This is a position Tigers fans can feel plenty of confidence in entering the 2025 season, returning nearly all of last season’s production with two solid contributors.”

Mizzou Baseball has some talent to work with at the catcher position with Jedier Hernandez and Mateo Serna.

• MBB Live Thread from Adeen Rao: Mizzou looking to snap two-game skid against Oklahoma
• Gamer from Quentin Corpuel: Mitchell has career night as Mizzou rolls over Oklahoma

“Behind a career performance from Mark Mitchell and a stifling defensive effort, the Tigers toppled Oklahoma 82-58. The win extended their home winning streak over the Sooners to seven, a streak that dates all the way back to 2003.”

Mizzou owns Oklahoma in hoops, huh? That’s cool!

• Over at Rock M+: A film review on Caleb Grill

Also, the game thread vs Oklahoma.

Rock M Radio’s Dive Cuts (ICYMI): Bouncing back from tough losses.

Looks like Mizzou did just that!

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