Missouri Tigers secured a convincing 81-61 win over Lindenwood with standout performances from Tony Perkins and Marques Warrick, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. However, the victory was marred by an injury to Caleb Grill, who suffered a head and neck injury during the game. Despite the setback, the Tigers closed the first half with a 12-2 run to take a comfortable lead that they maintained throughout the game. Trent Pierce added 12 points off the bench, contributing to the team’s sixth consecutive home win.
Despite shooting 50% from the field, Missouri struggled from beyond the arc, only making 5 out of 22 three-point attempts. Their dominance on the boards with a 46-25 rebounding advantage and a strong bench performance with 64 points from reserves ultimately secured the win. On the other hand, Lindenwood, led by Markeith Browning II with 21 points, struggled with their shooting and turnovers, forcing the Tigers into 20 turnovers.
The Tigers are set to face California in the SEC/ACC Challenge, while Lindenwood will play against East-West University. Grill’s injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll of the game, and the team will be hoping for his swift recovery.
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