A win today would be a huge step forward for the program.
While the NCAA men’s tournament has been kinda meh, the Women’s side has been far more interesting. Today the Mizzou women have a chance to severely increase the excitement level for Tigers fans by getting to the Sweet 16 for the first time under Robin Pingeton.
They face Iowa, who is undefeated at home this year, and are coached by the women who coached Pingeton in college at St. Ambrose. Lisa Bluder recruited and hired Pingeton as a coach at St. Ambrose, so they’re familiar with each other a little bit.
Missouri has their work cut out for them as the Hawkeyes are led by Megan Gustafson, the ESPNW player of the year, who averages 28.1 points and 13.3 rebounds per contest helping the Hawekeys score nearly 80 points a game. The 6’3 post player scored 45 points in the B1G championship game on 17-24 shooting. So the Hawkeyes are not afraid to get her a LOT of shots.
If there’s good news the Hawkeyes don’t normally force a lot of turnovers, which is the Tigers achilles heel. If they can find a way to limit Gustafson a little bit, hit some outside shots, and value the ball Mizzou will have a chance at the upset.
The Details - GO LADIES!
Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes 27-6 (14-4)
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Where: Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
What Does Vegas Say? Iowa, -8.5
Where To Watch: ESPN2
Radio: Tiger Radio Network
Twitter: @MizzouWBB