How to watch: Mizzou Basketball hosts California

The Missouri Tigers host the California Golden Bears in the second annual SEC-ACC Challenge. Last year, Missouri won the Challenge on the road 71-64 in Pittsburgh.

The game against California will be a homecoming of sorts for Gates, who played for the Golden Bears from 1998 to 2002. From 2005 to 2007 he worked there as an assistant coach.

“The plot speaks for itself,” Gates said in a press conference on Monday. “I made some great relationships and met some great people that I still keep in touch with. Obviously, my teammates, you can never take that away from me.”

However, when it’s time for a hint, Gates won’t feel nostalgic. Exactly what he has to do to lead his current team to their seventh win of the season.

“I live in the moment,” Gates said. “I don’t look too far ahead or too far back. … Right now in this part of my life, I’m just grateful to be here in Missouri.”

Tuesday night’s game will be significant for Missouri as it is the Tigers’ final game before facing No. 1 Kansas on Dec. 8.

Below you will find information on how to watch and listen to the game.

WHO: Missouri Tigers (6-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. California Golden Bears (6-1, 0-0 ACC)

When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00 p.m

Where: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri

SiriusXM: 383 or 191

TV: SECNetwork

Radio: Tiger Radio Network

Series: Missouri leads 5-2

Last meeting: November 22, 2011: No. 21 Missouri defeated No. 20 California in the CBE Classic, winning 92-52 in Kansas City. After building a 45-26 lead in the first half, Missouri managed to build enough of a lead to retire its starters in the final minutes of the game. Kim English led Missouri with 19 points.

Last time, Missouri: The Tigers defeated state opponent Lindenwood 81-61.

Last Time Out, California: The Golden Bears won all three games of the Cal Classic with victories over Air Force, Sacremento State and Mercyhurst, outscoring their three opponents 242-201.