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Missouri Overpowers South Carolina 78-59, Bolstering NCAA Tournament Bid

Dominant rebounding fueled a second straight win that strengthens Missouri's bubble case.

Overview

  • Jayden Stone scored 22 points and Mark Mitchell posted 20 points with 11 rebounds, with T.O. Barrett adding 14 points and seven boards.
  • Missouri never trailed and moved to 16-7 overall and 6-4 in SEC play with the road victory in Columbia.
  • The Tigers won the boards 44-28, collecting 16 offensive rebounds that led to 16 second-chance points.
  • Inside scoring and free throws set the tone, with 51 points coming in the paint or at the line and a 21-of-30 day on free throws.
  • Missouri’s defense held South Carolina to its second-lowest scoring output of the season as Meechie Johnson shot 2-for-13; next up is a visit to Texas A&M.