Missouri narrowly defeated Vanderbilt 81-80 in an SEC basketball game at Mizzou Arena. Missouri's Jayden Stone led with 19 points, while Trent Pierce and T.O. Barrett each scored 16. Mark Mitchell contributed 11 points and a career-best nine assists. The Tigers overcame a late rally from Vanderbilt, whose star Tyler Tanner scored 27 points. Vanderbilt had a chance to win at the buzzer when Tanner intercepted an inbound pass and attempted a half-court shot that missed. Missouri improved to 18-8 overall and 8-5 in the SEC, extending their undefeated record against Vanderbilt in Columbia to 9-0. Vanderbilt, ranked 19th nationally, remains at 21-5 overall and is seeking to strengthen their NCAA tournament resume. The game featured intense rebounding battles and key performances from both teams, with Vanderbilt's offensive efforts led by Tanner, and Missouri's balanced scoring and defensive plays securing the win.