Live Blog of Mizzou's Matchup with Alabama State

Live updates, analysis and stats for Missouri's Thursday night game.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri took its ninth victory of the season Thursday night, grabbing a 85-77 win over Alabama State.

The win was Missouri’s first of the last three and its first in the month of December, with the Tigers coming off losses to Notre Dame and Kansas.

The Hornets were pesky throughout the night. From the 2:04 mark of the first half to the 13:14 mark of the second, Alabama State cut an 18-point Missouri lead to nine points. Then, after a scoring drought of more than four minutes put Alabama State behind by 18 points again, the Hornets scored 10 unanswered points to cut the deficit to eight points.

In the final 12 minutes of the game, Alabama State outscored Missouri 23-13.

The offensive production for Missouri, which was significantly lacking in each of the Tigers' two losses, was still not as consistent as it needs to be, but did enough to widen the lead when Alabama State challenged.

Four Missouri players scored double-digit points, with Jacob Crews reaching 20, Anthony Robinson II scoring 19, Mark Mitchell grabbing 15 and Sebastian Mack adding 10.

Missouri will close out its home non-conference slate Sunday, hosting Bethune Cookman at 1 p.m.

Live Updates

Second Half

Final Score: Missouri 85, Alabama State 77

Stats

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7:57 - Missouri 72, Alabama State 60

Even for not scoring after 4:19 of play, Alabama State is finding a way to not fall completely behind in this one.

13:14 - Missouri 63, Alabama State 54

Six of the last eight shot attempts from both teams have been 3-pointers. Alabama State has made two of those to close the gap.

15:06 - Missouri 58, Alabama State 46

Alabama State is playing agressive defensively, but Missouri still able to work through its offensive progressions.

First Half

Stats

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End of half - Missouri 52, Alabama State 39

Alabama State landed three 3-point shots in the final three minutes of the half, while Missouri has been able to get to the free throw line and impose its physicality in the paint.

Dennis Gates said Wednesday the typical benchmark for Missouri in free throws is for the Tigers to make more free throws than the opponent attempts. The Tigers aren't too far off from that, making seven attempts while Alabama State has attempted eight.

2:59 - Missouri 44, Alabama State 29

As has been the case for most of its non-conference games, Missouri has used its size to dominate the glass. Tigers currently leading the rebound battle with 15 to 6.

11:20 - Missouri, 23, Alabama State 12

Missouri has scored 11 unanswered points to create a substantial lead. Jacob Crews leads the Tigers with 12 points. He's made 4 of his 5 3-point attempts.

Pre game

Missouri	Alabama State
G Anthony Robinson II	G Micah Simpson
G Annor Boateng	G Asjon Anderson
F Jacob Crews	F Cam Palesse
F Mark Mitchell	F R'Chaun King
C Shawn Phillips Jr.	F Jerquarius Stanback

Missouri makes another change in its starting lineup, putting in Jacob Crews for Jevon Porter, who has shot 20% on 3-point shots across the last three games.

How to Watch: Missouri against Alabama State

Who: Missouri (8-2) against Alabama State (3-6)

What: Missouri's 11th game of the season

When: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

Where: Mizzou Arena

TV: SEC Network+

Radio: Tiger Radio Network

SiriusXM: Home 382

Series: Missouri leads 2-0

Last time out, Missouri: The Tigers lost 80-60 to Kansas. After holding a 23-21 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the half, the Tigers allowed Kansas to go on a 23-3 run.

Last meeting: Dec. 30, 2024 - Missouri won 82-65 in its final non-conference game of the regular season. Tamar Bates led with 16 points.