In Nashville, Tennessee, Tamar Bates led the No. 21 Missouri Tigers to an 85-73 victory over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, scoring 25 points. The Tigers, seeded seventh, will face No. 4 Florida in the quarterfinals. Tony Perkins added 20 points for Missouri, while Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 24 points. The game was a close battle, unlike their previous matchup in which Missouri won by a large margin. Caleb Grill’s 3-pointer at the end of the first half gave the Tigers a lead they maintained throughout the game. Grill broke the final tie with a crucial dunk in the second half, helping his team secure the win. Missouri finished strong in the second half, making six of their final seven field goals, while Mississippi State struggled to score. The Tigers’ victory sets up an exciting matchup with Florida in the next round of the tournament.
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