Nov. 26, 2002

Columbia, Mo.-University of Missouri junior point guard Ricky Clemons was named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week for the week of Nov. 17-24, as announced Tuesday by the Big 12 Conference Office. Clemons led the Tigers to a season-opening 72-57 win over American last Friday with 25 points, 17 of which came in the second half on 5-of-8 (63%) shooting from the field.

The Raleigh, N.C. native who transferred to Mizzou from the College of Southern Idaho this semester also pulled down five boards in 38 minutes against the Eagles. He was 8-of-15 from the field overall and 4-of-9 from 3-point range while leading the Tigers in field goals, 3-point field goals, points, steals and assists in the win.

Clemons and Tigers now welcome the Governors of Austin Peay to the Hearnes Center for a 1 p.m. tip on Saturday. The Govs are 2-0 so far this season including an impressive 81-80 win over the University of Memphis last Friday. Tickets are still available and may be purchased via the World Wide Web at www.mutigers.com or can be ordered by phone at 1-800-CAT PAWS or 884-PAWS in Columbia