Missouri Tigers men's basketball team suffered a 90-81 exhibition loss at UNLV, according to a report published Friday by Yahoo Sports. The game served as a preseason tune-up for both programs ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Head coach Dennis Gates, pictured directing his team during an October 23 contest against Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, leads the Tigers into the new campaign. The exhibition at UNLV provided an early test for Missouri's roster.
The Yahoo Sports article, written by Sam Snelling and published on October 30, 2026, outlined five takeaways from the Tigers' exhibition defeat in Las Vegas.
