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D’Moi M. Hodge takes record for Most Steals by a Missouri Tiger

- Hodge ended with record 78 steals of season as Tigers defeated LSU
Virgin Islands basketballer D’Moi M. Hodge, right, is now the all-time record holder for steals in one season by a University of Missouri player. Photo: USA Today Sports
Missouri's D'Moi M. Hodge (5) heads to the basket as Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in St. Louis. Missouri won 93-71. Photo: JEFF ROBERSON/AP
Missouri's D'Moi M. Hodge (5) heads to the basket as Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in St. Louis. Missouri won 93-71. Photo: JEFF ROBERSON/AP
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, USA- [British] Virgin Islands basketballer D’Moi M. Hodge is now the all-time record holder for steals in one season by a University of Missouri player.

Hodge broke the Tigers’ single-season steal record, which Lynn Hardy set at 76 during the 1986-87 campaign, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, entering the game with 73 steals and leaving with 78. 

The record-breaking steal came with 11:34 remaining in the game, and Hodge turned it into a three-pointer to tie the game at 59. It was the first time Missouri had pulled even with LSU since the Bayou Bengals hit a three-pointer just 12 seconds into the first half. 

Missouri Tigers also came out with a 81-76 comeback victory against Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

23-points, 5 steals for Hodge

Hodge ended the game with 23 points and five steals.

The Virgin Islander, Hodge, said he didn’t realize what he had done in the moment and that he had also hoped to catch Hardy in Mizzou Arena.

“I really didn’t know how many steals I had, honestly, until after the game,” Hodge said. “I was never thinking about the records during the game. I just keep telling (MU athletics associate director of strategic communications) Jason (Veniskey), I don’t want to break it away, I want to break it at home, an article from Columbia Daily Tribune stated today, March 2, 2023.

The guard from the [British] Virgin Islands acknowledged that breaking the record still meant a lot to him, even if it did come in Baton Rouge. It also helped that the moment was big.

11 Responses to “D’Moi M. Hodge takes record for Most Steals by a Missouri Tiger”

  • yes yes (02/03/2023, 14:17) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea yea congratulations bro
  • Congrats (02/03/2023, 14:27) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Mr. Hodge
  • jack (02/03/2023, 15:15) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    He soon reach nba
  • Angie (02/03/2023, 15:16) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congrats!!!
  • vi (02/03/2023, 18:39) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    The VI should be so Proud of Mr. Hodge, he is doing great in his career and is heading straight into the NBA. Lets continue to cover him and his family with Prayers and brace ourselves for Bigger things from him. Big Up yourself D'Moi. And continue to Stay Humble, you will reach far. #StraightOuttaBVI
  • bvi (03/03/2023, 06:31) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep making us proud
  • Joo (03/03/2023, 08:49) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats to you D'Moi...you have made us extreemly proud, for with such a humble soul you have been blessed for greater things. Most High blessings and protection on you always and those who has worked closely with you. #wefromthevirginislands
  • Quietly Watching (04/03/2023, 02:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome Job, D'Moi. You are a super star. We are sooo proud of you. VI to the Bone.
  • Big Richard (04/03/2023, 12:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stealing comes naturally. It’s a cultural thing


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