A terrifying moment occurred Wednesday night during the men's college basketball game between Missouri and Lindenwood when a Tigers player was carried off the court on a stretcher.
Tigers star guard Caleb Grill suffered a head and neck injury after scrambling for a rebound in the team's 81-61 win over Lindenwood.
Grill took an awkward blow as he went for the rebound, breaking his neck in mid-air. He landed hard on the court, clutching the back of his head.
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Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) passes the ball, but Howard Bison guard Bryce Harris (34) blocks the pass during the first half at Mizzou Arena. (Denny Medley Imagen Images)
Grill was carried off the court on a stretcher and then taken to a local hospital. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd and cheered as he was led off the court.
Columbia Daily Tribune A team spokesperson said Grill responded but was taken to the hospital out of caution. Details regarding his injury were not disclosed.
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After the game, Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates gave an update on Grill.
“We are awaiting the results of the CT scan,” Gates said, according to the Daily Tribune. “Anytime you have a head or neck injury, you wish you had. [cautious] You need to be careful with that. It was all to make sure he was okay. He was responsive and talked the entire time I was there with him. He even gave a thumbs up and rolled over. So it was a good sign in that respect. ”
Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Loyola (Md.) Greyhounds at Mizzou Arena. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA Today Sports)
Grill was the Tigers' leading scorer entering this game, averaging 15.5 points and shooting over 55 percent from 3-point range.
However, his performance was poor, scoring just two points and one steal in seven minutes before missing the remainder of the game.
The Tigers are now 6-1 on the season, but expect key members of their starting five to return to the court soon.
Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill, 31, was injured during the first half of a game against the Lindenwood Lions at Mizzou Arena and was carried off the court on a stretcher. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagine Images)
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Mizzou's next game is Tuesday against Cal.
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