Missouri Outlasts No. 4 Alabama in High-Scoring SEC Showdown
Coach Dennis Gates urges fans to avoid court-storming after Missouri's 110-98 victory, avoiding hefty SEC fines.
- Missouri's Mark Mitchell scored a career-high 31 points, leading the No. 15 Tigers to a 110-98 win over No. 4 Alabama.
- Caleb Grill contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds as Missouri improved to 20-6 overall and 9-4 in SEC play.
- Missouri coach Dennis Gates used the public address system to discourage fans from rushing the court, citing potential fines for repeat offenses.
- Alabama's Mark Sears scored a season-high 35 points, but the Crimson Tide suffered their second consecutive loss.
- Missouri's offense excelled, shooting 60% from the field and scoring over 100 points against a conference opponent for the first time since 2009.