Missouri Routs Cleveland State 111-50 in Opener
Jason Crowe Jr. scored 23 points in his Missouri debut as the Tigers opened the season with a lopsided win at Mizzou Arena.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
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Missouri basketball defeated Cleveland State 111-50 at Mizzou Arena in its season opener. Jason Crowe Jr. led the way with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting in his first game with the Tigers.
Why it matters
The opening win sets Missouri's early-season record at 1-0 while the team works around key absences. Injuries and a suspension will shape rotation decisions for the Tigers' next games.
Missouri's 111-50 margin and Mark Mitchell's 10 assists, a new career high, were recorded in the season opener against Cleveland State. The source does not specify how Chronister's injury or Carey's suspension will affect the rotation beyond their current absences.
The players
Dennis Gates
Missouri's head men's basketball coach, who discussed Mark Mitchell's role after the opening win.
Jason Crowe Jr.
A guard who transferred to Missouri and scored 23 points in his debut for the Tigers.
The details
Crowe opened the scoring with a step-back three-pointer just over a minute into the game, and Mitchell found Toni Bryant for an alley-oop in the third quarter. Bryant finished the first half with 11 points, four rebounds and two blocks, while Bryson Tiller added 10 points and nine rebounds.
Timeline
Monday: Aidan Chronister was injured in practice.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Missouri opened the season against Cleveland State at Mizzou Arena.
Friday, Nov. 6: Missouri plays Saint Louis at 6 p.m. at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.
Season Trajectory
Missouri's opening 111-50 win gives the Tigers an early statement in their first season of SEC competition. How the team handles the loss of Chronister and Carey will determine whether this early form holds across conference play.
Missouri's 1-0 start gives fans an early read on its rotation depth without Chronister and Carey available. Fantasy managers tracking Mitchell should note his 10-assist game as a new career high in the opener.
The takeaway
Early-season depth tests matter more than a single blowout, and watching how Missouri distributes minutes after the injury and suspension will show whether the 111-50 result reflects a deep roster. Readers tracking the team should check the rotation again before Friday's road game.
What happens next
Missouri plays Saint Louis at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.
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