Kansas Jayhawks @ Missouri Tigers
Tamar Bates scores 29 points to help Missouri beat No. 1 Kansas 76-67
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- — Tamar Bates had 29 points and five steals to help Missouri beat Hunter Dickinson and No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday.
Mark Mitchell scored 17 points in Missouri’s first win over Kansas since a 74-71 victory on Feb. 4, 2012. Anthony Robinson II had 11 points and five steals for the Tigers (8-1), and Josh Gray grabbed a team-leading 10 rebounds.
Dickinson had 19 points and 14 rebounds, but he also committed seven turnovers. The Jayhawks (7-2) have lost two straight on the road after falling 76-63 against Creighton on Wednesday night.
Missouri opened a 57-33 lead with 14:15 remaining on a jump shot from Tony Perkins. But the Jayhawks outscored the Tigers 30-8 over the next 11:55.
Bates scored 18 to help Missouri to a 39-25 lead at the break. The Tigers then opened the second half with a 16-6 run.
Kansas: Missouri's size and defensive pressure were too much for the Jayhawks, who are 5-5 at Mizzou Arena since it opened in 2004.
Missouri: Improved to 4-5 against Kansas when the Jayhawks are ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press poll.
Mitchell hit a 3-pointer to lift Missouri to a 68-63 lead with 2:03 remaining. Gray then hit a pair of free throws and Bates converted a layup to make it 72-63 with 1:16 to play.
Kansas committed 22 turnovers, including 14 in the first half.
Kansas: Hosts North Carolina State on Saturday.
Missouri: Hosts Long Island on Saturday.
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Game Information
Columbia, MO

Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Pat Adams
Referee:Owen Shortt

2025-26 Standings
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Texas Tech | 6-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| BYU | 5-1 | 1.5 | 17-2 |
| Houston | 5-1 | 1.5 | 17-2 |
| Iowa State | 5-2 | 2 | 18-2 |
| Kansas | 5-2 | 2 | 15-5 |
| UCF | 4-3 | 3 | 15-4 |
| West Virginia | 4-3 | 3 | 13-7 |
| TCU | 3-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-5 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Colorado | 2-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Arizona State | 2-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Cincinnati | 2-5 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Baylor | 1-6 | 6 | 11-8 |
| Kansas State | 1-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Utah | 1-6 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 6-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Arkansas | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Florida | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Kentucky | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Vanderbilt | 4-3 | 2 | 17-3 |
| Georgia | 4-3 | 2 | 16-4 |
| Missouri | 4-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Auburn | 4-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Tennessee | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Alabama | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Texas | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Ole Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| South Carolina | 2-5 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Mississippi State | 2-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| LSU | 1-6 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Oklahoma | 1-6 | 5 | 11-9 |
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