Just as Jeremiah Tilmon seemed destined for another foul-riddled season, the 6-foot-11 sophomore showed reasons for hope in Missouri’s 79-77 loss to Temple on Tuesday night.
After having just four points and zero rebounds in the first half, the East St. Louis, Ill. native responded in the second half with 10 points and 10 rebounds, finishing with his first double-double of the season.
“We talk to him all the time,” Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said. “You have to rebound the ball. You have to control that area. To be assertive.”
Tilmon’s play was a large reason why Missouri was able to erase a double-digit deficit in the second half and come within a basket of the Owls.