Notre Dame will host an ACC/SEC Challenge game for the first time when it clashes with Missouri on Tuesday night.This has the makings of a competitive contest, as Missouri (8-0) has yet to lose and Notre Dame (5-3) is undefeated (4-0) at home.Most recently, Missouri scored the first 23 points of the game en route to defeating visiting Cleveland State 86-59 on Nov. 28.Jacob Crews led the Tigers with 20 points and eight rebounds. Missouri dominated the paint scoring with a 40-18 advantage along with a 20-5 edge in second-chance points.The Tigers’ balanced offensive attack features five double-digit point scorers. Missouri is scoring 92.9 points per game and its margin of victory is 24.7 points. The Tigers also lead the SEC in field goal percentage (55.5).The average KenPom ranking of the Tigers’ opponents is 281. This game will be a measuring stick that Missouri is eager to rise above.”I think we’re ready,” Crews said. “I know how we practice. I know how the coaches prepare us. I think we’re excited as well.”Meanwhile, Notre Dame is coming off a 1-2 trip at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
