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Mizzou loses second half lead, suffers loss at Tennessee

The Volunteers shot 50% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range to defeat the Tigers 85-81 at Thompson-Boling Arena, overcoming an 11-point second half deficit.
Mizzou's loss marked their third in SEC play, yet they remain tied for third place with Florida and Texas A&M in the conference standings.
Tamar Bates led Mizzou with 22 points in the second half, while Tony Perkins contributed 16 points, helping the team cut the deficit to four points late in the game.
Despite dominating the turnover margin with only three turnovers to Tennessee's 11, Mizzou could not overcome the Volunteers' shooting performance.

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The Examiner

Mizzou can’t keep pace with Tennessee's hot shooting on road - The Examiner

By Eli Hoff St. Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri wrote its lead in pencil, only for Tennessee to break out an eraser. The No. 4 Volunteers flipped… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Mizzou can’t keep pace with Tennessee’s hot shooting on road appeared first on The Examiner.

17 days ago

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WATE

Vols tame the Tigers in second half to secure 85-81 win

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fourth-ranked Tennessee regained their lead in the second half and never trailed again in route to a 85-81 victory over No. 15 Mizzou. The Vols tangle with the Tigers marked the fifth consecutive game that Tennessee was facing off with a top-15 opponent. Back on the court for the Vols was Zakai Zeigler, who was out with a right-knee injury last game, and Igor Milicic who missed the game with Florida due to flu-like symp…

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KMIZ

Mizzou loses second half lead, suffers loss at Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) No. 4 Tennessee's sharp shooting has ended No. 15 Mizzou's winning streak against ranked opponents. The Volunteers (19-4) shot 50% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range to erase MU's 11-point second half advantage and hand the Tigers (17-5) a 85-81 loss at Thompson-Boling Arena. Wednesday's defeat marked Mizzou's third loss of SEC play but the Tigers remain in third place in the conference standings. Currently, …

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CBB REVIEW

Tennessee basketball rallies in the second half to overcome Missouri: 3 Takeaways

No. 4 Tennessee basketball narrowly defeated No. 15 Missouri, 85-81, Wednesday night on Rocky Top. Faced with an 11-point disadvantage early in the second half, No. 4 Tennessee basketball dominated the final 19 minutes to overcome No. 15 Missouri, 85-81, on Wednesday night at Food City Center. Missouri’s 81 points were the most by a Tennessee opponent since March 9, 2024, when Kentucky scored 85 in the regular season finale. Tamar Bates, a senio…

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Sports Al Dente

No. 15 Mizzou, undefeated at home, welcomes No. 10 Texas A&M to Columbia, Missouri - Sports Al Dente

No. 15 Missouri has had an undefeated 15-0 record at home, surprising many in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers (17-5, 6-3 SEC) face a tough challenge against No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Texas A&M (17-5, 6-3) has been playing well recently, winning four of their last five games. Standout guard Wade Taylor IV is back to full strength after an injury, and he scored 25 points in the Aggies’ 76-72 win at South Carolina last w…

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Ozark Radio News

No. 15 Men’s Basketball Falls in Tight Contest at No. 4 Tennessee, 85-81

Knoxville, Tenn. – No. 15/16 University of Missouri men’s basketball couldn’t overcome the hot-shooting of No. 4/4 Tennessee, falling on the road by four points, 85-81. The Volunteers, who made 10 of their first 13 from 3-point range, improve to 19-4 and 6-4 against SEC foes, while the Tigers fall to 17-5 and 6-3 in league play. MIZZOU LEADERS Senior Tamar Bates led the Tigers with 22 points – all coming in the second half – to pace the Mizz…

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