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A heated rivalry steeped in tradition, warm holiday spirit and loud, passionate fans holding the hottest tickets in town make the annual Illini-Mizzou Braggin’ Rights Game the highlight of the basketball season.

 On Saturday, December 21st, the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Missouri Tigers celebrate the 33rd anniversary of what has become one of the best rivalries in all of college basketball.

The Missouri Tigers are riding a 4-game winning streak in this basketball classic which they won against the Illinois Fighting Illini last year with a final score of 82-73. The Fighting Illini lead the Braggin' Rights Series against the Mizzou Tigers, 20-12. 

The basketball game will begin at 4:30pm with doors opening at 3pm at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO.

Get more information or if you want tickets to attend this upcoming game, log on to scottradecenter.com, right now!!