Missouri Tigers dominate Lindenwood Lions 81-61 in home game
The Missouri Tigers secured a commanding 81-61 victory over the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday night, with Tony Perkins leading the way with 18 points and Marques Warrick adding 17. The Tigers closed the first half with a 12-2 run to take a 37-27 lead, maintaining a double-digit lead for the rest of the game.
Trent Pierce contributed 12 points off the bench for the Tigers, who have now won six straight home games. Despite shooting 50 percent from the field, Missouri struggled from beyond the arc, going 5-of-22 on 3-pointers. The Tigers also dominated the boards with a 46-25 rebounding advantage.
On the other hand, the Lions struggled to find their rhythm, shooting 3-of-20 from long range and committing 20 turnovers. Markeith Browning II led Lindenwood with 21 points and four steals, while Jadis Jones added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Missouri will face California in the SEC/ACC Challenge next Tuesday, while Lindenwood will take on East-West University at home on Wednesday. With this victory, the Tigers look to continue their winning streak and solidify their position as a strong force in college basketball.
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