Mavericks Take Down Tigers in Thrilling 5-3 Victory The University of Missouri's hockey team, the Tigers, faced off against their arch-rivals, the Missouri State University Mavericks, in a highly anticipated matchup. In a game that lived up to its hype, the Mavericks emerged victorious, taking down the Tigers 5-3 in a hard-hitting, back-and-forth contest. The win marks a significant upset for the Mavericks, who had been struggling to find their footing in the conference standings. With this win, the Mavericks have now secured a spot in the top half of the league, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next matchup.