University of Missouri

Another schedule change: Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball to play host to LSU on March 6

Mississippi’s Matthew Murrell, right, shoots past Missouri’s Mark Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Mississippi’s Matthew Murrell, right, shoots past Missouri’s Mark Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson) AP

Missouri picked up a game on its men’s basketball schedule when the SEC announced Thursday the Tigers will face LSU on Saturday, March 6 in Columbia. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. and air on SEC Network.

The game was originally scheduled for Jan. 9 but was postponed because of COVID-19 protocols. MU fans can use their Game 6 tickets and parking for the game.

Missouri seniors Jeremiah Tilmon, Dru Smith, Mark Smith, Mitchell Smith and Drew Buggs will be recognized after the game.

The Tigers lost a game to postponement against Texas A&M, scheduled for Saturday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers’ next game on the slate is Wednesday, March 3 at Florida, a 5:30 p.m. Central time tip. The LSU game is the regular-season finale.

This story was originally published February 25, 2021 at 3:32 PM.

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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