Sun Jan 12 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **Mizzou Tigers Secure First SEC Win Against LSU**
Columbia, MO – The University of Missouri men’s basketball team earned their first SEC victory of the season Tuesday night, defeating LSU 83-67 at Mizzou Arena. The win improves Mizzou’s record to 12-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play, while LSU falls to 11-4 and 0-2 in the SEC.
Senior Tamar Bates led the Tigers with 20 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Four other Mizzou players also reached double figures: Anthony Robinson II (16 points, 4 assists), Marques Warrick (12 points), Mark Mitchell (11 points), and Caleb Grill (10 points). Graduate student Josh Gray contributed 10 rebounds.
Mizzou dominated the first half, forcing 10 LSU turnovers and building a 42-27 lead at halftime. A strong defensive performance, including seven steals and a block in the first half alone, fueled the Tigers’ early advantage. The Tigers maintained their lead throughout the second half, never allowing LSU to get within single digits. A late 10-2 run, capped by a three-pointer from Grill, sealed the 16-point victory.
Mizzou shot 46.3% from the field and 48% from three-point range, outrebounding LSU 37-29 and outscoring them at the free-throw line 21-13. LSU shot 42.6% for the game.
The Tigers will continue their SEC schedule this Saturday at Mizzou Arena against Vanderbilt, with tip-off scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.
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