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Missouri Upsets No. 22 Florida 76-74 in SEC Opener

The upset delivered Missouri's first top-25/Quad 1 win, setting up a road test at Kentucky.

Overview

  • Anthony Robinson II led Missouri with 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the two-point win.
  • Jayden Stone returned from a broken hand to score the Tigers' first eight points in his first game since Nov. 20.
  • Trent Pierce made his season debut after missing 13 games and added 10 points, including key late 3-pointers.
  • Trent Burns tied the game at halftime with his first collegiate 3-pointer at the buzzer to make it 39-39.
  • Jacob Crews hit late free throws for a 76-71 edge before Thomas Haugh's three-point play and Boogie Fland's missed buzzer 3 sealed it, as Missouri moved to 11-3 overall and 1-0 in SEC play.