Texas A&M has had whammy on Mizzou

Texas A&M is coming off just its first Big 12 Conference victory of the year, against Texas Tech, but the Aggies haven't lost to Missouri since March 11, 2004.

"I know its been a thorn in Missouri's side," said MU coach Frank Haith in advance of Mizzou's 4:30 p.m. home tip off against A&M this afternoon. "They've beaten us eight games in a row."

Of big concern for Haith is A&M's ability - like Kansas State - to interrupt the continuity and flow of Missouri's offense with a physical defense.

"We're going to have to be on our P's and Q's in our execution because they take things away," Haith. "They help each other. Very rarely will you be isolated to get to the rim, the basket, against them. They rotate. We're going to have to be on our game."