Illinois defeated Missouri by a score of 97-73 in a game played at a neutral site on December 22, 2023. Illinois had an offensive rating of 125.7 compared to an offensive rating of 94.6 for Missouri. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 77.2, which is 10% faster than the NCAA average.
Illinois's offensive rating in this game was 24% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 7% better than average. The pace of the game was 8% faster than the adjusted season average for Illinois. Meanwhile, Missouri's offensive rating in this game was 6% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 20% worse than average. The pace of the game was 10% faster than the adjusted season average for Missouri.
Currently, Illinois is ranked #9 with their offense ranked #8 and defense ranked #36 while Missouri is ranked #129 with an offense ranked #106 and a defense ranked #144. Illinois is currently 29-9 while Missouri is 8-24. Illinois has a strength of schedule ranked #19 while Missouri's schedule is ranked #56.