Photos: MU battles Utah State in first round of 2023 NCAA tournament

The Kansas City Star
Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) dunks the ball against Utah State Aggies during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) dunks the ball against Utah State Aggies during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) shoots over Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) for a basket during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) shoots over Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) for a basket during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) drives to basket past Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) drives to basket past Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates talks with Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates talks with Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) drives between Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) drives between Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) is defended by Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) is defended by Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) reacts after three-point basket during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard D’Moi Hodge (5) reacts after three-point basket during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) shoots a three-point basket over Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) shoots a three-point basket over Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) defends against Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) defends against Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) fouls Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) fouls Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) holds the ball during the final second of the game against the Utah State Aggies at the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023. Missouri Tigers won 76-65.
Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) holds the ball during the final second of the game against the Utah State Aggies at the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023. Missouri Tigers won 76-65.
Missouri Tigers reacts after a three-point basket by Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Missouri Tigers reacts after a three-point basket by Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) during a game for the NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Thursday, March 16, 2023.

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