COLUMBIA, Mo. — Despite a team-high 17 points by Amari Davis, the Missouri men's basketball team couldn't overcome a slow start falling to Wichita State, Friday evening at home, 61-55.
Wichita State (4-1) took the early lead, and despite multiple attempts, Mizzou was never able to overtake the Shocker's efforts. Down 12 with a minute and a half left, Mizzou went on an 8-2 run to end the game, but the clock ran out on any last-minute comeback attempt.
"We have to continue to improve on those layups at the rim and even those open threes," said head coach Cuonzo Martin. "Because you put so much pressure on yourself when you don't make those shots, especially when you turn them over 18 times and not capitalize on those opportunities. Give [Wichita State] credit."
In addition to Davis, Mizzou (3-3) was led by 10 points from Jarron Coleman who also tallied four assists and four rebounds. Kobe Brown led the Tigers on the boards for the second-time this season with eight.
TOP TIGERS
- Friday was Coleman's second double-digit outing of the season. He also grabbed a season-high two steals.
- Brown continued to be an all-around player with an impressive stat line of eight points, eight boards, four steals and three assists. His four steals tied a career-high.
GAME NOTES
- Friday was the fourth game this season Mizzou has led points in the paint, doing so 36-30.
UP NEXT
Mizzou has a quick turnaround with a matchup against Paul Quinn College Monday, Nov. 29. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on SECN+.
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