Preview: Missouri Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the Southeastern Conference standings will meet Tuesday night when the Missouri Tigers visit the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Missouri (14-6) arrives after a thrilling 88-87 overtime victory over Oklahoma on Saturday, a result that snapped a two-game skid. The Tigers have shown resilience in close games, with a 4-2 record in contests decided by five points or fewer. Alabama (13-6) looks to rebound from a 79-73 home loss to Tennessee, which ended a two-game winning streak. The Crimson Tide’s potent offense, which averages over 88 points per game, will test a Missouri defense that has been inconsistent in SEC play. The matchup features two of the league’s premier guards. Missouri’s Mark Mitchell is coming off a career-high 41 minutes and 25 points in the overtime win against Oklahoma. Over his last seven games, the dynamic scorer is averaging 18.7 points and 3.9 assists. He will be countered by Alabama’s Labaron Philon, who poured in 26 points and dished 7 assists in the loss to Tennessee. Philon has been on a scoring tear, averaging 22.8 points over his last six contests, including a 32-point outburst at Mississippi State. Missouri’s success has often hinged on Mitchell’s supporting cast. TO Barrett (21 points) and Jayden Stone (20 points) were vital in the Oklahoma win. Alabama will rely on interior presence Charles Bediako, who had 13 points and two blocks against Tennessee, to control the paint. Both teams have navigated challenging early conference schedules. Missouri is 2-2 in true road games this season, while Alabama is 9-2 at home. The Tigers seek their first road win against Alabama since 2021. Following this contest, Missouri hosts Mississippi State on Jan. 31. Alabama travels to face Florida on Feb. 1. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Tuesday.