A scary second occurred throughout the Missouri-Lindenwood males’s faculty basketball recreation on Wednesday evening, as a Tigers participant wanted to be stretchered off the court docket.
Caleb Grill, the Tigers’ star guard, suffered a head and neck damage after preventing for a rebound throughout the crew’s 81-61 win over Lindenwood.
Grill was hit awkwardly within the head whereas going for that rebound, which snapped his neck again whereas he was within the air. He landed onerous on the court docket and held the again of his head.
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Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) passes the ball as Howard Bison guard Bryce Harris (34) blocks the cross throughout the first half at Mizzou Enviornment. (Denny Medley-Imagn Photos)
Grill was transported to an area hospital after being stretchered off the court docket. He threw a thumbs as much as the gang, which cheered him on as he was taken off the court docket.
The Columbia Each day Tribune had a crew spokesperson inform them that Grill was responsive, however he was taken to the hospital out of warning. The specifics relating to his damage weren’t disclosed.
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After the sport, Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates gave an replace on Grill.
“We’re awaiting outcomes of a CT scan,” Gates mentioned, in response to the Each day Tribune. “Each time you will have a head or neck damage, you wish to be [cautious] and have some warning with that. And that’s what that was all about, ensuring that he was OK. He was responsive, speaking the whole time after I was down there within the huddle with him. He even rolled out together with his thumb up. So, that was a great signal to see in that respect.”
Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) shoots throughout the second half in opposition to the Loyola (Md) Greyhounds at Mizzou Enviornment. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA Right now Sports activities)
Grill was the Tigers’ main scorer heading into this recreation, averaging 15.5 factors whereas capturing greater than 55% from three-point territory.
His stats took a dip, although, after scoring simply two factors and one steal over seven minutes earlier than lacking the rest of the sport.
The Tigers moved to 6-1 on the season, however they’re hoping a key member of their beginning 5 shall be again on the court docket quickly.
Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) is stretchered off the court docket after an damage throughout the first half in opposition to the Lindenwood Lions at Mizzou Enviornment. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Photos)
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Mizzou’s subsequent recreation comes on Tuesday in opposition to Cal.
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