Missouri defeats Kansas State 71-67 in exhibition basketball

The University of Missouri defeated Kansas State 71-67 in an exhibition game held at Bramlage Coliseum. Despite an early 9-0 lead and a 32-27 halftime advantage for the Wildcats, Missouri executed a 13-0 run to start the second half, eventually building a 14-point lead.

Jason Crowe Jr. led the Tigers with 21 points and 5 assists. Kansas State's comeback attempt was led by Brandon Rechsteiner, who recorded 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, alongside contributions from Montana Wheeler and Isaiah Abraham. Although the Wildcats closed the deficit to within two points in the final seconds, a late layup by Kennard Davis Jr. secured the victory for Missouri.