The team compiled a 2–8 record (1–4 against Big 6 opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big 6, and was outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 183 to 72.
Gwinn Henry was the head coach for the ninth of nine seasons.
[1][2] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.
The team's leading scorer was George Stuber with 18 points.
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