Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) dunks the ball ahead of California forward Rytis Petraitis (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

California guard Christian Tucker, left, and Missouri guard Tamar Bates (2) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

California guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots past Missouri guard Aidan Shaw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri center Josh Gray, left, and California forward Lee Dort (34) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

California center Mady Sissoko (12) dunks the ball past Missouri guard Mark Mitchell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

California guard Jovan Blacksher Jr., right, and Missouri guard Marcus Allen, left, scramble for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)