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Missouri hangs on through worrisome moments in fourth quarter to beat Middle Tennessee

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mizzou is off to its best start in five seasons, even if the method was a little too close for comfort.

The Tigers led by 13 points midway through the fourth quarter but had to hold on for a 23-19 victory Saturday night against Middle Tennessee State in front of a crowd of 57,645 at Memorial Stadium.

“Obviously a lot of stuff for us to improve on,” Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz said after the game. “But I’m gonna focus on the positives.”

Missouri leaned on explosive plays in a matchup that generally lacked offensive momentum.