NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Missouri began the postseason by getting back into the win column.
The No. 7 seed Tigers held off No. 10 seed Mississippi State for an 85-73 victory in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Thursday, overcoming turnover issues and a star’s injury to snap a three-game losing streak.
Power forward Mark Mitchell left the game with a right knee injury, which challenged Mizzou's depth and could be an impactful absence for the rest of MU's postseason run.
Guard Tamar Bates reappeared after a recent slump to score 22 points. Point guard Tony Perkins was clincal in the paint and finished with 18 points.