LIVE SECOND HALF UPDATES
FINAL: My oh my, that is a big win. Two Merry Christmases in a row for Missouri. The Tigers run out the clock to win, 63-56.
1:14 2H: Dru Smith hits a pair of free throws, and Ayo Dosunmo responds with a bucket. Brad Underwood calls timeout. Missouri leads 57-50.
2:50 2H: Javon Pickett finishes at the rim, but Missouri is whistled for an offensive foul. Tigers now have the ball, leading 53-44.
3:45 2H: A technical foul is assessed to Tilmon, his fifth, and Illinois’ Adam Griffin. Illinois gets the ball back after a Missouri shot clock violation, trailing 53-43.