{
  "id": 17176636,
  "title": "8 takeaways from Mizzou basketball’s final exhibition game, loss at UNLV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/8-takeaways-from-mizzou-basketballs-final-exhibition-game-loss-at-unlv",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T04:39:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/8-takeaways-mizzou-basketball-final-043927277.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. The Missouri Tigers suffered a 90-81 defeat to UNLV in their final exhibition game, marking the conclusion of their preseason.\n2. UNLV outperformed the Tigers 47-33 in the second half, leading to a shocking start in the second half that ultimately resulted in the loss.\n3. Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. stood out in the game with 25 points, six assists, and three steals, setting up a potential scoring lead for the Missouri Tigers.\n4. Despite Bryson Tiller's promising skills, he struggled with turnovers during the game, turning the ball over five times, including four in the first six minutes of play.\n5. Forward Mark Mitchell showed promising distribution abilities in the game, attempting three assists, a notable increase from his usual play.\n6. The Tigers' backup point guard remains uncertain, with Kennard Davis Jr., Cord Stansberry, and Aaron Rowe seeing minimal playing time.\n7. Sophomore Aidan Chronister could earn more playing time if he maintains his efficient shooting, particularly from beyond the three-point line, as seen against UNLV.\n8. Guard CJ Gunn and transfer Jaylen Carey did not play in the game, raising questions about their future roles in the team, with Gunn's eligibility status hanging in the balance.",
  "summary": "The preseason is over for Mizzou basketball. Here are eight takeaways from MU's exhibition game loss to UNLV — our final look at the Tigers before the new season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Missouri Tigers lost 90-81 to UNLV in final exhibition game",
    "UNLV dominated second half with 47-33 lead, turning game around",
    "Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. led with 25 points, 6 assists, 3 steals"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}