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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches the action on the floor in the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates encourages his players in the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Miami on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Enterprise Center.
Photos: Missouri beaten by Miami 80-66 in the first round of the NCAA tournament
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II, left, walks off the court after Missouri lost 80-66 to Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami forward Malik Reneau taunts the Missouri fans as a three pointer extended Miami鈥檚 lead late in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell has a rebound taken away from him by Miami guard Tru Washington, right, in the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans watch as the Miami extends their lead late in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard T.O. Barrett makes a pass to the corner in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell complains to the refs about a non call in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans react as Miami extends their lead in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches the action on the floor in the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Trent Pierce takes the ball in for a shot as Miami guard Tre Donaldson defends him in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell shoots over Miami center Ernest Udeh Jr. in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone flexes after he was fouled and scored in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans celebrate as Mizzou tied the game in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans celebrate as Mizzou tied the game in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard T.O. Barrett drives to the basket in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr., center, fouls Miami guard Tre Donaldson by knocking out of bounds in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr., center, fouls Miami guard Tre Donaldson by knocking out of bounds in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami guard Dante Allen puts a hand in the face of Missouri guard Jayden Stone as he shoots a three pointer in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Trent Pierce is fouled by Missouri center Trent Burns as he went in for a dunk in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates encourages his players in the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Miami on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Enterprise Center.
Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. dunks the ball in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone passes the ball to the perimeter after driving to the basket in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami center Ernest Udeh Jr. and Missouri forward Mark Mitchell battle in the paint in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami guard Tre Donaldson celebrates after hitting a three pointer extending Miami鈥檚 lead late in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell complains to the ref for a call in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II, left, and Mark Mitchell foul Miami forward Malik Reneau, center, on a shot in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone scores a basket in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Trent Pierce puts up a shot as Miami forward Malik Reneau defends in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard T.O. Barrett dribbles into the paint in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates walks to the bench in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. reacts after being whistled for a foul in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami guard Tru Washington, left, defends against Missouri forward Mark Mitchell in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans jaw with Miami fans before the start of a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri fans watch the video board as Mizzou struggles with shooting in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard T.O. Barrett looks to get back on the court after jumping over the first row of media in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone put up shot over Miami guard Tre Donaldson in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri forward Trent Pierce is introduced before the start of a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard T.O. Barrett goes over the front row of the media tables in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II dribbles up court in the first quarter during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Miami forward Malik Reneau tries to stop Missouri guard Jayden Stone as he puts up a shot in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone brings the ball up court in the first half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Missouri guard Jayden Stone tosses up a shot towards the basket after he was fouled by Miami guard Dante Allen, center, in the second half during a game between Missouri and Miami in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in 最新杏吧原创 on Friday, March 20, 2026.
