Missouri traveled to Orlando confident that it would come away with the Advocare Invitational championship. When it held a 16-point advantage late in the second half against West Virginia on Sunday, it looked like the Tigers would do just that.
Mizzou (5-2) blew its lead against the now No. 19 Mountaineers (6-1), but they still put forth a good showing with a 2-1 record in the tournament that included a win over St. John’s.
The Tigers shot better from the field, shot better from deep, and out-rebounded WVU but managed to still lose by four points. One look at the box score makes the cause obvious.