Missouri's Mitchell Leads All-SEC Selections
Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell has been named to the All-SEC Second Team for the second consecutive year, capping a stellar senior season. Mitchell has been a dominant force for the Tigers, leading the team in scoring (17.9 PPG), rebounding (5.2 RPG), and assists (3.6 APG). His all-around performance places him in elite company, as he is on track to become just the second player in Missouri history to lead the program in all three major statistical categories.
Mitchell's production has been historically significant. He is one of only five players in the nation this season with over 550 points, 160 rebounds, and 110 assists. Furthermore, he is positioned to be the first Tiger to average at least 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists since former Big Eight Player of the Year Anthony Peeler accomplished the feat in 1992. The honor is Mitchell's second All-SEC nod, making him just the second Tiger, alongside Kobe Brown, to receive multiple All-SEC selections. Mitchell and the Tigers will begin their postseason journey on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, where they will face the winner of the Kentucky vs. LSU matchup.
Elsewhere in Columbia, the Missouri baseball team is riding a 12-game winning streak, with infielder Tyler Macon earning SEC Extra's Player of the Week honors. The Mizzou gymnastics team also continues to impress, holding steady at No. 7 in the national rankings after a strong road performance against Georgia.
QUICK HITS
- Kentucky Football Adds Analysts: Just as spring practice gets underway, the Kentucky Wildcats have added two analysts to their football staff. Eli Wicklund, formerly of Christopher Newport University, will join as a defensive analyst. Adam Kleffner comes over from LSU and will serve as an offensive analyst, reuniting with staff members he previously worked with.
- Aggies Excel on the Links: Both Texas A&M golf teams posted strong showings on Monday. The men's team built a commanding eight-stroke lead after two rounds at the Louisiana Classics and is in position to claim the title. The No. 4 ranked women's team sits in second place at the GameAbove Invitational in California, with Cayetana Fernández García-Poggio tied for third individually.
- Florida Softball Sweeps Missouri: The No. 5 Florida Gators softball team completed a three-game series sweep of Missouri, improving their stellar season record to 26-1. The Gators have been particularly dominant at home, boasting a perfect 15-0 record in Gainesville.
- No. 3 Mississippi State Faces Tulane: The Diamond Dawgs are in Biloxi for a midweek matchup against Tulane tonight at 6 p.m. The contest at Keesler Federal Park serves as the final tune-up for No. 3 Mississippi State before kicking off its SEC schedule.
- Texas Women's Hoops Climbs to No. 3: Fresh off their first-ever SEC Tournament championship, the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has climbed to No. 3 in the latest AP Poll. The Longhorns (31-3) defeated No. 3 South Carolina in the title game to secure the new ranking.
PORTAL WATCH
The SEC transfer portal has been quiet over the last 12 hours with no new entries or commitments to report.
RECRUITING BUZZ
The Missouri Tigers picked up a commitment from Lual Aleu, a three-star offensive lineman from Cincinnati, Ohio, for their 2027 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound lineman chose the Tigers over offers from several other Power Four programs, including Florida, Nebraska, and Louisville. Aleu is the third commitment in Missouri's 2027 class.
GAMES TO WATCH
There are no SEC games scheduled for Tuesday, March 10. Midweek baseball action continues with No. 3 Mississippi State taking on Tulane in a neutral-site game in Biloxi.