Harboring NCAA hopes, Missouri, Texas put 3-game streaks on line

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Missouri and Texas sit on the NCAA Tournament bubble during the stretch run of the Southeastern Conference season.

The Tigers (17-7, 7-4 SEC) have won three straight conference games. So have the Longhorns (15-9, 6-5), for the first time since moving over from the Big 12.

The showdown Saturday night in Columbia, Mo., is critical for both teams.

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