Drake, Missouri Tigers Face Off Against Bulldogs in NCAA Tournament

The Missouri Tigers, seeded No. 6, are set to face the No. 11-seeded Drake Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament, with the game taking place at 6:35 p.m. in Wichita. Missouri, returning to the tournament after a one-year absence, will compete against a Drake team that has entered the tournament for the third consecutive year and boasts the best scoring defense in the nation. Drake is currently on a seven-game winning streak and has demonstrated a strong performance throughout the season, averaging 70.1 points per game while allowing only 58.4. The outcome of this matchup will determine who advances to face the winner of the Texas Tech vs. UNC-Wilmington game on Saturday. Analysts are particularly focused on the contrasting playing styles, with Missouri's faster pace versus Drake's slower tempo, which could be pivotal in the game's outcome.