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Missouri Defeats Mississippi State to Advance in SEC Tournament

Tamar Bates leads No. 21 Missouri past Mississippi State 85-73, setting up a quarterfinal clash with No. 4 Florida.

Overview

  • Tamar Bates scored 25 points, helping No. 21 Missouri secure an 85-73 victory over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament's second round.
  • Missouri will face No. 4 Florida in the quarterfinals on Friday, while Mississippi State awaits its NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.
  • Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard led his team with 24 points, following a 26-point performance in their first-round win over LSU.
  • Missouri's Caleb Grill made key plays, including a dunk to break a late tie and a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the first half, despite scoring only five points overall.
  • Missouri capitalized on strong shooting late in the game, making six of their final seven field goals while Mississippi State struggled, hitting just one of their last nine attempts.