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Missouri Downs Georgia 72-69 - Match Report
Dru Smith scored 16 points leading Missouri to a 72-69 victory over Georgia at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday.
Missouri won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Missouri got 16 points from Xavier Pinson and another 13 points from Reed Nikko. Javon Pickett contributed 3 assists, while Mitchell Smith cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Georgia got 23 points from Anthony Edwards in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tyree Crump. Anthony Edwards contributed 3 assists for them, while Anthony Edwards had 10 rebounds.
Missouri was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Georgia had a 30-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Missouri takes its act on the road to face South Carolina looking for another win. For Georgia, they head home to face Texas A&M.