Tamar Bates scores 17 and Mark Mitchell has 16 to lead Missouri past Howard 77-62
Howard Bison vs. Missouri Tigers: Game Highlights
Howard Bison vs. Missouri Tigers: Game Highlights
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- — Tamar Bates scored 17 points, Mark Mitchell added 16 and Missouri defeated Howard 77-62 on Friday night.
Missouri (1-1) led by 12 at halftime but it took a late second-half run to put the game away. The Tigers' lead was only 61-57 after Howard's Marcus Dockery drilled a 3-pointer with 4 1/2 minutes to go in the second half. After the teams traded baskets, Missouri went on an 11-0 run capped by a 3-pointer from Bates.
The Tigers led 74-59 heading to the final minute and Anthony Robinson II, who finished with 13 points, made 3 of 4 free throws to wrap up the win.
Dockery led Howard (0-2) with 14 points and Bryce Harris added 11.
Led by Mitchell who made 8 of 8 free throws, the Tigers went 26 for 31 from the line. They also had a 20-5 advantage in points after turnovers.
Howard made 10 of 19 3-pointers compared to 3 of 22 for Missouri.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Rob Rorke
- Todd Austin
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Howard | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |