
Mizzou Surges Past Tennessee State, 68-38
12/8/2012 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 8, 2012
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Stefan Jankovic scored all 14 of his points in the second half, helping No. 12 Missouri overcome a sloppy first half en route to a 68-38 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday.
Laurence Bowers had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Alex Oriakhi added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Missouri (8-1), which defeated its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference team following a 81-65 win Tuesday over Southeast Missouri State.
Robert Covington scored 12 points and Jordan Cyphers added 11 points for Tennessee State (4-6), which entered the matchup having won three consecutive games.
Team Stats
TSU
MU
FG%
.238
.453
3FG%
.250
.263
FT%
.400
.789
RB
27
52
TO
12
19
STL
7
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
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