ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Missouri Defeats Wichita State 72-62
Missouri earned a 72-62 victory over Wichita State on Sunday, getting 19 points from Mark Smith at Charles Koch Arena.
Bettors who backed Missouri were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Kobe Brown had 14 points for Missouri and Dru Smith chipped in with 14 points. Xavier Pinson had 6 assists for them, while Kobe Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Wichita State got 14 points from Tyson Etienne in a losing cause and another 14 points from Clarence Jackson. Alterique Gilbert contributed 6 assists for them, while Clarence Jackson had 7 rebounds.
Missouri led at halftime, 34-31.
Missouri had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Missouri heads into a battle against Liberty. Wichita State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma State.