KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s furious second-half comeback stamped out a red-hot Texas Christian University team Saturday in Columbia.
Trailing by 12 points with only 4:40 remaining, the No. 12 ranked Tigers (11-3) flipped into another gear, ending regulation on an 18-7 run to force overtime.
From there, guard Xavier Pinson led the charge, adding seven crucial points to a new career high of 36. Senior center Jeremiah Tilmon’s presence was felt early and often, tallying a career-high, 33-point performance.
Pinson hit a pair of three-pointers to help keep Mizzou in it late in regulation, including a four-point play to help usher momentum.
A Pinson 4-point play cuts the deficit to four.
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) January 30, 2021
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Plenty of work to do for Cuonzo Martin’s coaching staff on the defensive end after Missouri allowed 80+ points for the second consecutive game.
Missouri stays home to host Kentucky (5-10) on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
