The Missouri men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with an impressive 88-67 road win over Howard on Monday night — the program’s largest road victory in a season opener in 84 years. The Tigers built an early lead and never looked back, shooting 56 percent from the field and dominating the paint 46-16 while outrebounding the Bison 47-28.

Senior center Shawn Phillips Jr. made a strong debut for Mizzou, posting a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds on 8-of-9 shooting. Graduate guard Jayden Stone added 13 points, hitting three of four from beyond the arc, while Jacob Crews chipped in 10.

The Tigers return to Columbia for their home opener Friday night against Southeast Missouri. Share this:

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