Preview: Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — A surging Georgia squad looks to continue its best start in years when the 12th-ranked Bulldogs visit the Missouri Tigers in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball clash Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. The Bulldogs (15-3, 3-2 SEC) enter riding high after a 90-76 home victory over Arkansas last Saturday. Their 15-3 record marks the program’s strongest 18-game start in recent memory. Missouri (13-5, 3-2), meanwhile, aims to rebound from a 78-70 road loss at LSU that snapped a three-game conference winning streak. The matchup features two of the league’s most dynamic scorers. Georgia’s success is fueled by guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who is coming off a 20-point performance against the Razorbacks and has scored 30 or more points twice in SEC play, including a 32-point outing in a narrow overtime loss to Mississippi. His ability to create offense will be central against Missouri’s defense. The Tigers counter with forward Jayden Stone, who has been a consistent force. Stone is averaging 20.3 points over his last three games, including a 22-point effort in a key win over Auburn. His versatility will test a Georgia defense that has shown vulnerabilities, particularly in a 92-77 loss at Florida earlier this month. While Georgia boasts the superior record, road wins have been a challenge in conference play. The Bulldogs are 1-2 in true SEC road games, with the lone win a 75-70 grind at South Carolina. Missouri is 9-2 at home this season, with its only losses coming against then-Kansas and Illinois in non-conference play. Missouri’s defense, which held Auburn to 74 points in its last home game, will need to contain a balanced Georgia attack. Beyond Wilkinson, Blue Cain (18 points vs. Arkansas) and Kanon Catchings provide additional scoring threats. For the Tigers, finding secondary scoring behind Stone is crucial. Guards TO Barrett and forward Mark Mitchell must contribute offensively to ease the burden and exploit a Georgia team allowing an average of 80.2 points in SEC contests. Tuesday’s result will provide early positioning in a crowded SEC race. Following this game, Georgia faces a quick turnaround with a trip to Texas, while Missouri hosts Oklahoma on Saturday.