The Missouri Tigers return home after a three-game road trip. They’ll face a South Carolina team that has only played six games due to pandemic-related issues. In December, the Gamecocks canceled five games, and in their last gam, coach Frank Martin and assistant coach Chuck Martin were out because of Covid protocols. The coaching staff returns Tuesday and should give the Gamecocks a much-needed boost.

The Gamecocks opened SEC play with two very respectable performances, both covers. They beat Texas A&M by 24 at home and fell by just five points at LSU. Look for senior guard A.J. Lawson (77 points the past three games) to have another big game as South Carolina keeps it close.