Kansas State basketball will have plenty to work on in the weeks ahead after coming up short against a good Missouri squad in its first of two exhibition games on Friday, Oct. 24, in Columbia, Missouri.<\/p>\n
The Wildcats lost 100-91 to the Tigers at Mizzou Arena.<\/p>\n
PJ Haggerty shone for the Wildcats, scoring 21 points on 7-13 shooting, while also dishing out a team-high six assists. However, the Wildcats struggled on defense, particularly in transition, allowing the Tigers to crack the century mark.<\/p>\n
Kansas State’s second and final exhibition game will come on Friday, Oct. 31, when the Wilcats host Newman at Bramlage Coliseum at 7 p.m. The Wildcats’ season opener is Tuesday, Nov. 4, at home against UNC Greensboro.<\/p>\n
Watch Kansas State vs Missouri on ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n Kansas State vs Missouri live scoreFINAL: Missouri 100, Kansas State 91Kansas State, Mizzou have postgame scrum<\/p>\n The Wildcats and Tigers had some words exchanged during the postgame handshake line. Nothing serious except for some pushing and shoving, but it’s an exhibition and not that serious. C’mon.<\/p>\n Kansas State’s transition defense has been a tough watch<\/p>\n Mizzou is outscoring K-State 29-9 in fast-break scoring. The Tigers are also outscoring the Wildcats 54-42 when scoring inside the paint. Mizzou is less than four minutes away from winning this exhibition game and will score 100-plus while doing so.<\/p>\n Missouri pulling away from Kansas State<\/p>\n There have been a few stretches throughout this game in which Mizzou takes control. The Tigers are there now, extending their lead to 16 after a 6-0 run over the last minute. Dominance in the paint. Wildcats with only two makes from the field over the last five-and-a-half minutes.<\/p>\n Kansas State cutting into Mizzou lead<\/p>\n Faster pace to the second half than the first. PJ Haggerty up to 17 points, while Nate Johnson has 12 and is shooting 50%. Wildcats are connecting on more 3-pointers in the second half. Mizzou up 63-57 with 13:33 left.<\/p>\n PJ Haggerty has been a blast to watch<\/p>\n PJ Haggerty has been a ton of fun to watch. He has 12 points and is 50% from the floor. His ability to create fouls and get to the line is something Kansas State desperately needed after last season.<\/p>\n Defense has been a bit of a struggle. The Tigers are shooting nearly 60% and Anthony Robinson II has 14 points on 6-6 shooting.<\/p>\n Anthony Robinson perfect from floor<\/p>\n Robinson is 6-6 with 14 points and two boards. The Wildcats are 3-13 from deep. Tigers up 47-35 with 1:07 left in the half. Tigers are shooting 61.5% from the floor.<\/p>\n Missouri dominating Kansas State in the paint<\/p>\n The Tigers have scored 20 of their 29 points inside the paint thus far. Wildcats have scored 10 in the paint. Wildcats down 29-21 with 6:23 left in the half.<\/p>\n Anthony Robinson leads 14-0 run for Missouri basketball<\/p>\n The Tigers have extended their run to 14 unanswered points. Anthony Robinson II has all of his 11 points over the stretch. Mizzou up 24-16 with 8:43 left in the half.<\/p>\n Abdi Bashir Jr. made a 3 for Kansas State<\/p>\n The nation’s top 3-point shooter from a year ago just made his first unofficial 3 in a Wildcats uniform. It’s 16-all after a Mizzou 6-0 run over the last 55 seconds. 11:25 left in the half.<\/p>\n Kansas State goes on 6-0 run, takes first lead<\/p>\n Three different Wildcats scored in just over a minute over a 6-0 run, taking an 11-8 lead with 14:25 left in the half. PJ Haggerty leads the Wildcats with three points. Five different Cats have scored.<\/p>\n Mark Mitchell scores 5 quick points for Missouri<\/p>\n Mark Mitchell is one of the best players in the country. He’s getting to the basket with ease, scoring five of Mizzou’s seven points, while leading 7-4 with 16:02 left in the first half.<\/p>\n Kansas State made a line shift, Andrej Kostic scores<\/p>\n Jerome Tang is trying to play as many players as possible. He made a line change, subbing in five new players at the 17:19 mark in the first half. Andrej Kostic got a layup to fall.<\/p>\n Kansas State vs Missouri likely to start on ESPN+<\/p>\n There’s an SEC volleyball game going past what the SEC Network seemed to schedule for. The game you’re here to read about is likely headed to an ESPN+ start instead.<\/p>\n Kansas State vs Missouri starters announced<\/p>\n Kansas State<\/p>\n PJ HaggertyAbdi Bashir Jr.Nate JohnsonElias RapiequeKhamari McGriff<\/p>\n Missouri<\/p>\n Anthony Robinson IISebastian MackJevon PorterMark MitchellShawn Phillips Jr.What time does Kansas State vs Missouri start?Date:\u00a0Friday, Oct. 24Start time:\u00a09 p.m. CTWhere:\u00a0Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri<\/p>\n The Kansas State vs Missouri game starts at 9 p.m. at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.<\/p>\n What TV channel is the Kansas State vs Missouri game on today?TV Channel:\u00a0SECNLivestream:\u00a0ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n Kansas State vs. Mizzou will be available to watch on the SEC Network and via stream on ESPN+ in an exhibition college basketball game.<\/p>\n Watch Kansas State vs Missouri on ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n Kansas State basketball 2025-26 schedule<\/p>\n Here’s a look at the next three games Kansas State has. The full\u00a0schedule is available online.<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 31 \u2014\u00a0Newman (exhibition), 7 p.m.Nov. 4 \u2014\u00a0UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m.Nov. 8 \u2014\u00a0Bellarmine, 7 p.m.Missouri basketball 2025-26 schedule<\/p>\n Here’s a look at the next three matchups Missouri has. The full\u00a0schedule is available online.<\/a><\/p>\n Nov. 3 \u2014\u00a0@ Howard, 6 p.m.Nov. 7 \u2014\u00a0SEMO, 7 p.m.Nov. 9 \u2014\u00a0VMI, 1 p.m.<\/p>\n