Overview
- The Tigers broke open a 10-point halftime lead by outscoring the Keydets 56-28 after the break and closed on a 19-1 run.
- Mark Mitchell posted 24 points and 10 rebounds, including a stretch of three free throws and a layup that pushed the lead to 73-50 with about 11 minutes left.
- Anthony Robinson II added 20 points, Jayden Stone scored 16, Sebastian Mack and Jacob Crews had 14 apiece, and Luke Northweather grabbed 10 rebounds.
- VMI’s TJ Johnson finished with 31 points and seven rebounds after entering the game averaging 25.5 points and 12 boards through two contests, while Mario Tatum Jr. scored 15.
- The victory comes two days after Missouri’s 89-84 home escape against Southeast Missouri State, a game highlighted by Mitchell’s 29 points and marred by turnovers and missed free throws.