Fifth-year l ahead Mark Mitchell is not going to return to the ground within the first half of the Tigers’ recreation in opposition to Southern Illinois Edwardsville, a group spokesperson advised the Columbia Each day Tribune, after he suffered what seemed to be an damage to his face within the opening minute of the competition.
The group spokesperson advised the Tribune that Mitchell will likely be re-evaluated at halftime.
The star ahead pulled in a rebound on MU’s first defensive possession of the sport, however collided with SIUE guard Dahrio McCaskill as he got here again right down to the courtroom.
Mitchell, who was an All-SEC ahead and led MU in scoring in every of the previous two seasons, instantly fell to the courtroom holding his face. Workforce trainers introduced towels, and Mitchell seemed to be holding the towels to his nostril.
He went to the locker room instantly with senior Mizzou athletic coach Chris Perrin.
Perrin later returned from the locker room — with out Mitchell — and delivered a message to Mizzou affiliate head coach Kyle Smithpeters. The group spokesperson confirmed shortly afterward that Mitchell is not going to return to the sport within the first half.
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The Tribune will present additional updates on Mitchell’s standing if and after they turn into obtainable.
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