Mizzou Men’s Basketball Shines in Exhibition Win Over Kansas State
Columbia, Mo. – The Mizzou men’s basketball team put on a show in their exhibition match against Kansas State, winning 100-91 on Friday night. The Tigers dominated, leading for 31 minutes.
Top Performers
Four players from Mizzou scored in double figures. Junior Anthony Robinson II was standout with 16 points, shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor. He also led the team with four assists in 22 minutes.
Grad student Jayden Stone added another 16 points, including two three-pointers. Senior Shawn Phillips Jr. recorded a double-double with 14 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Sophomore Annor Boateng contributed 15 points, taking just five shots.
Game Highlights
The game started with both teams trading leads. Kansas State was ahead 16-10 before Mizzou responded with a 14-0 run, featuring Robinson making several key baskets. By halftime, the Tigers had a comfortable 47-39 lead.
In the second half, Mizzou maintained their momentum. Back-to-back dunks from Phillips pushed their advantage to 11 points. A highlight came when Stone’s dunk sparked a 17-4 run, widening the gap to 19 points at 82-63. From there, Mizzou held onto their lead and sealed the win.
Team Statistics
The Tigers excelled with a shooting percentage of 54.8%. They also controlled the free-throw line, hitting 26 of 34 attempts (76.5%).
Looking Ahead
Mizzou will hit the road for the regular season opener against Howard next Monday at 6 p.m. As they prepare for this match, the team’s chemistry and confidence from this victory could set them up for a strong start.
This exhibition highlights the team’s depth and talent, which will be crucial as they face tougher competition in the upcoming season. Keep an eye on Mizzou as they aim to build on this success.
