Photos: No. 15 Mizzou men's basketball hosts Alabama

Alabama's Mark Sears, center, has the ball knocked away by Missouri's Tony Perkins (12) and Tamar Bates, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Anthony Robinson II, right, collides with Alabama's Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Tamar Bates smiles after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Caleb Grill, left, collides with Alabama's Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama's Labaron Philon (0) shoots past Missouri's Trent Pierce, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama's Grant Nelson (4) shoots over Missouri's Anthony Robinson II (0) and Trent Pierce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama鈥檚 Mark Sears (1) passes around Missouri鈥檚 Mark Mitchell, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri's Mark Mitchell (25) is fouled as he dunks by Alabama's Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Mark Mitchell, left, celebrates with teammate Tamar Bates (2) after they defeated Alabama in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Anthony Robinson II (0) celebrates their victory over Alabama in the final minute of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Tamar Bates, top, steals the ball from Alabama's Aden Holloway, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama's Mark Sears (1) walks off the court during the final minute of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Caleb Grill (31) shoots over Alabama's Aden Holloway during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Mark Mitchell (25) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama鈥檚 Grant Nelson, bottom, tries to pass as he is defended by Missouri鈥檚 Caleb Grill, left, and Mark Mitchell, top, during the second half of a game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri's Mark Mitchell (25) shoots over Alabama's Mouhamed Dioubate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Alabama's Labaron Philon (0) pulls down a rebound in front of Missouri's Josh Gray (33) and Jacob Crews (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri's Josh Gray, left, Alabama's Clifford Omoruyi, center, and Mouhamed Dioubate battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches his team play Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)