Missouri forward Jordan Barnett (21) dives against Vanderbilt guard Joe Toye (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. • There was indeed a Porter showing at Vanderbilt on Tuesday.
No, Missouri’s Michael was stuck on the bench, giving him a front row seat to little brother Jontay, who carried the MU out of its losing streak and, possibly, into the NCAA Tournament field. Needing a win to fortify their postseason chances, the Tigers broke their three-game losing streak with a 74-66 victory behind Porter’s career-high 24 points.