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Missouri Defeats Southeast Missouri State 89-84 - Recap
Mark Mitchell went off for 29 points and added 5 rebounds leading Missouri over Southeast Missouri State, 89-84, on Friday at Mizzou Arena.
Missouri did not, however, defeat Southeast Missouri State against the spread, which closed at -25.5 at most sportsbooks.
Anthony Robinson II had 15 points for Missouri and Jayden Stone chipped in with 14 points. Mark Mitchell had 3 assists for them, while Jacob Crews was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Southeast Missouri State got a 26-point performance from Braxton Stacker, who was supported by 24 points from Luke Almodovar. BJ Ward had 7 assists in a losing cause for Southeast Missouri State, while Braxton Stacker grabbed 6 rebounds.
Missouri was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southeast Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.
Missouri heads into a battle against VMI. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Webster.