University of Missouri
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Northwest Missouri State (Exhibition)
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Women's Basketball Downs Northwest Missouri State in Preseason Exhibition
10/26/2022 9:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri women's basketball team began its 2022-23 campaign with a 70-27 victory against Northwest Missouri State at Mizzou Arena Wednesday, Oct. 26.
The Tigers opened the game on a 34-0 run to overpower the Bearcats in the first half. Junior Jayla Kelly led Mizzou with eight first-half points to spark the Tigers' offense in the rout. She finished with a game-high 12 points in the victory.
Mizzou's defense heavily aided the Tigers' cause early in the contest. Northwest Missouri State didn't register a point through the first 16:16 of game time while the defense forced five steals before the Bearcats' first basket.
The defense didn't relent, forcing 22 turnovers through the entirety of the contest. Mizzou also recorded 11 steals along with four blocks.
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