Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) and Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) celebrate their team's first win at Rupp as a dismayed Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) is in the background as the Cats fell to the Tigers 73-68 dur

The Missouri Tigers secured their first victory at Rupp, defeating the Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 73-68. During the celebration, Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. and forward Mark Mitchell rejoiced while Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh looked on. Following the conclusion of the last season, Missouri forward Mark Mitchell entered the transfer portal and is now heading to Kentucky, transitioning from the winning team to the defeated opponent in the collegiate circuit.