For the first 16 minutes, Mizzou (12-11, 1-7 SEC) had No. 5 Texas (21-2, 7-1 SEC) on its heels. The visiting team racked up a 32-21 lead off the backs of Grace Slaughter and Laniah Randle. After that the game belonged to Texas, as they eked out a closer than expected win against Mizzou 70-61.
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Mizzou did more than stay alive early, leading during the entire first half. A late 8-1 run in the first quarter helped the Tigers build a 20-13 lead after the first 10 minutes of action.