Missouri (8-0) plays Notre Dame (5-3) in a key game as both teams aim to prove their strength.

Unbeaten Missouri (8-0) faces Notre Dame in a pivotal ACC/SEC Challenge game, aiming to validate its strong start against a resilient Fighting Irish team (5-3) that is 4-0 at home. Missouri, led by Jacob Crews’ 20 points and eight rebounds, averages 92.9 points and shoots 55.5% from the field, with five double-digit scorers. Notre Dame, despite a recent 1-2 stretch including a 66-56 loss to Houston, has allowed 70 or fewer points in all but one game. The Fighting Irish, motivated after close losses, seek to improve in tight contests, while Missouri looks to solidify its national standing with a win.