Missouri guard Sebastian Mack drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker defends him in the first half Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri men's basketball coach Dennis Gates speaks with the media on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at the SEC Basketball Tipoff in Birmingham, Alabama. (Video courtesy Southeastern Conference)
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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State forward Brendan Terry defends him in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker pushes to the basket as Missouri guard Jayden Stone defends in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. dunks the ball in the frist half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri forward Luke Northweather blocks a shot by Southeast Missouri State guard Luke Almodovar in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Truman the University of Missouri mascot stand on the court during a break in the action of a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Landren Blocker drives past Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Marqueas Bell pokes the ball away from Missouri guard Jayden Stone in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Luke Almodovar shoots over Missouri forward Jevon Porter during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. goes up to block a shot attempt by Southeast Missouri State guard Luke Almodovar in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard T.O. Barrett drives to the basket past Southeast Missouri State guard Luke Almodovar in the first half Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State forward Brendan Terry defends in the first half Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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The Antlers yell and hollar trying to distract a Southeast Missouri State player at the free throw line during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard Sebastian Mack dribbles up the floor during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Troy Cole Jr. tosses up a wild shot as he drives to the basket in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard Jacob Crews jumps to try and block a shot by Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. blocks a shot by Southeast Missouri State guard Luke Almodovar in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard Sebastian Mack drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker defends him in the first half Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. makes a shot in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard Sebastian Mack uses his forearm to hold off Southeast Missouri State guard Blaize Sagna in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State center David Idada rushes over to defend in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri forward Luke Northweather shoots in the first half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches the action on the court a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Marqueas Bell has his shot blocked by Missouri forward Luke Northweather during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates talks to his players during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri guard Jayden Stone shoots over Southeast Missouri State guard BJ Ward in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell kicks the ball out to Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates gives directions to his players during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker steps back from Missouri forward Mark Mitchell in the second half during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Missouri players gather on the court after beating Southeast Missouri State 89-84 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Southeast Missouri State head coach Brad Korn argues with the referee about a call during a game between Southeast Missouri State and Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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“It’s not like he was throwing the ball up in jeopardy and putting us in terrible spots," Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz said. "We let him down ... …
Missouri guard Sebastian Mack drives to the basket as Southeast Missouri State guard Braxton Stacker defends him in the first half Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
