Missouri Tigers Defeat South Carolina Gamecocks 78-59
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Colonial Life Arena
Missouri Tigers 78, South Carolina Gamecocks 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Missouri Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?
Missouri Tigers beat South Carolina Gamecocks 78-59 at Colonial Life Arena on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Missouri Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?
Missouri Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Colonial Life Arena, the Missouri Tigers triumphed over the South Carolina Gamecocks with a final score of 78-59. This victory extends Missouri's winning streak to one, while South Carolina continues to struggle, marking their fourth consecutive loss. The Tigers, boasting a record of 16-7, have shown resilience, particularly in their recent form, where they have averaged 72.8 points scored and 79.1 points allowed over their last ten games. In contrast, the Gamecocks, with a record of 11-13, have faced considerable challenges, averaging 72.4 points scored and a troubling 84.4 points allowed during the same span.
The Gamecocks' home record stands at 1-4 in their last five games, while the Tigers have performed better on the road, with a record of 1-4 as well but showing signs of improvement in their recent outings. Historically, this matchup has not favored South Carolina, as they lost their previous meeting against Missouri 71-101 on February 26, 2025. The current season has not been kind to the Gamecocks, who have struggled to find consistency, particularly in their defensive play.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have had to navigate the challenges typical of a competitive season. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Missouri favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected Missouri's stronger overall record and recent performance, suggesting confidence in their ability to secure a win.
The conditions for the game were typical for a February evening, with fans filling the arena to support their teams. Viewers were treated to a display of athleticism and skill, with notable plays such as T.O. Barrett's driving layup and a spectacular alley-oop dunk by Jayden Stone, demonstrating Missouri's offensive prowess.
As the game unfolded, it became clear that Missouri's strategy was effective, allowing them to control the pace and flow of the game. South Carolina struggled to keep up, particularly in the second half, where they were outscored significantly. The final score of 78-59 encapsulates the challenges faced by the Gamecocks, who will need to regroup and reassess their approach moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIZ -3.5 | 147.5 o -105 / u -115 | Missouri Tigers -162 · South Carolina Gamecocks +136 |
Leaders
- PointsMeechie Johnson13South Carolina Gamecocks
- AssistsMike Sharavjamts3South Carolina Gamecocks
- ReboundsEli Ellis6South Carolina Gamecocks
- PointsJayden Stone22Missouri Tigers
- AssistsMark Mitchell Jr.5Missouri Tigers
- ReboundsMark Mitchell Jr.11Missouri Tigers
Recent form
South Carolina Gamecocks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L472.4 scored · 84.4 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L75-84at Texas LonghornsFeb 4
- L87-92vs LSU TigersJan 31
- L48-95vs Florida GatorsJan 29
- L69-92at Texas A&M AggiesJan 24
- W85-76vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 21
- L67-71at Auburn TigersJan 17
- L74-108at Arkansas RazorbacksJan 15
- L70-75vs Georgia BulldogsJan 10
- W78-68at LSU TigersJan 7
- L71-83vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 3
Missouri Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.8 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- W84-79vs Mississippi State BulldogsJan 31
- L64-90at Alabama Crimson TideJan 28
- W88-87vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 24
- L72-74vs Georgia BulldogsJan 21
- L70-78at LSU TigersJan 17
- W84-74vs Auburn TigersJan 15
- L69-76at Ole Miss RebelsJan 10
- W73-68at Kentucky WildcatsJan 8
- W76-74vs Florida GatorsJan 4
- L48-91at Illinois Fighting IlliniDec 23
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Missouri Tigers | South Carolina Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-54 | 17-55 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 3-22 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 14 |
| Free throws | 21-30 | 22-27 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 17 |
| Assists | 16 | 8 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 18 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 97 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-32Shawn Phillips Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-33Eli Ellis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-33T.O. Barrett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-33T.O. Barrett makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-35Kobe Knox makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-35Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-35Jayden Stone makes layup (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half49-35Trent Pierce makes driving layup (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half49-36Mike Sharavjamts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-37Mike Sharavjamts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-37Jayden Stone makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Anthony Robinson II assists)
- 2nd Half51-39Kobe Knox makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-42Eli Ellis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mike Sharavjamts assists)
- 2nd Half54-42Trent Pierce makes 25-foot three point jumper (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half54-44Meechie Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-45Elijah Strong makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-46Elijah Strong makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-46Jayden Stone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-46Jayden Stone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-47Elijah Strong makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-48Elijah Strong makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48T.O. Barrett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Kobe Knox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Kobe Knox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-50Jayden Stone makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half62-50Mark Mitchell makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half63-50Trent Pierce makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Mark Mitchell makes layup (Trent Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half65-51Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-51Jayden Stone makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-54Meechie Johnson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Mike Sharavjamts assists)
- 2nd Half70-54Shawn Phillips Jr. makes layup (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half72-54T.O. Barrett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-55Meechie Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-55Mark Mitchell makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half76-55Jayden Stone makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Anthony Robinson II assists)
- 2nd Half76-56Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-57Meechie Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-59Eli Ellis makes 11-foot jumper (EJ Walker assists)
- 2nd Half78-59T.O. Barrett makes 3-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Gamecocks, below favours Missouri Tigers.
Venue
- Colonial Life ArenaColumbia, SC
- Attendance10505
- OfficialsByron Jarrett, Steven Anderson, Bharat Ramnanan
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