In a final home game that ended with a 100-59 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Missouri Tigers bid farewell to their longtime coach, Robin Pingeton, after 15 seasons with the team. Pingeton, who will not be returning next year, has a 250-217 record with the Tigers. Despite the loss, Missouri will continue their season in the SEC Tournament as the No. 15 seed, facing off against 10th-seeded Mississippi State.
Missouri had previously defeated Mississippi State in their regular-season meeting, and they will look to replicate that success in the upcoming tournament. Grace Slaughter, who had 31 points in their previous victory, will be a key player to watch in the upcoming game.
The loss to Vanderbilt marked the first time Missouri allowed 100 or more points in a game since 2000. Mikayla Blakes led the Commodores with 29 points, while De’Myla Brown finished with 16 points for Missouri.
Looking ahead, Vanderbilt is the No. 8 seed in the SEC Tournament and will face the winner of Tennessee and Texas A&M in the second round. As for Missouri, they will focus on finishing strong in their upcoming matchup against Mississippi State.
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