November 2025

A romp over the Coyotes showed cleaner spacing, sharper rotations, and lineups that finally matched the Tigers’ potential. But will this version stick?

The Tigers’ transition-fueled surge set the tone, but a chaotic closing stretch turned an easy win into a closer look at its lineup flaws.

Against the Golden Gophers, the Tigers learned efficiency can trump size. Ditching the jumbo lineup unlocked better spacing, sharper defense, and a clearer sense of who might fit where.

Missouri’s rout transformative, but it was restorative. The Tigers tightened lineups, reduced turnovers, and defended with more coherence, signaling progress ahead of Wednesday’s higher-stakes test against Minnesota.