A frightening moment occurred during the Missouri-Lindenwood men’s college basketball game on Wednesday night, as a Tigers perestablisher necessitateed to be stretchered off the court.
Caleb Grill, the Tigers’ star defend, suffered a head and neck injury after battling for a rebound during the team’s 81-61 thrive over Lindenwood.
Grill was hit ungracefully in the head while going for that rebound, which snapped his neck back while he was in the air. He landed difficult on the court and held the back of his head.
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Missouri Tigers defend Caleb Grill (31) passes the ball as Howard Bison defend Bryce Harris (34) blocks the pass during the first half at Mizzou Arena. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)
Grill was transmited to a local hospital after being stretchered off the court. He threw a thumbs up to the crowd, which cheered him on as he was consentn off the court.
The Columbia Daily Tribune had a team spokesperson tell them that Grill was responsive, but he was consentn to the hospital out of alert. The definites seeing his injury were not disseald.
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After the game, Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates gave an refresh on Grill.
“We’re adefering results of a CT scan,” Gates said, according to the Daily Tribune. “Whenever you have a head or neck injury, you want to be [cautious] and have some alert with that. And that’s what that was all about, making certain that he was OK. He was responsive, talking the entire time when I was down there in the huddle with him. He even rolled out with his thumb up. So, that was a excellent sign to see in that esteem.”
Missouri Tigers defend Caleb Grill (31) shoots during the second half agetst the Loyola (Md) Greyhounds at Mizzou Arena. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA Today Sports)
Grill was the Tigers’ guideing scorer heading into this game, averaging 15.5 points while shooting more than 55% from three-point territory.
His stats took a dip, though, after scoring equitable two points and one steal over seven minutes before leave outing the remainder of the game.
The Tigers relocated to 6-1 on the season, but they are hoping a key member of their commenceing five will be back on the court soon.
Missouri Tigers defend Caleb Grill (31) is stretchered off the court after an injury during the first half agetst the Lindenwood Lions at Mizzou Arena. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
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Mizzou’s next game comes on Tuesday agetst Cal.
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