As Xavier Pinson drove to the lane shortly before halftime in Missouri’s game against Ole Miss on Saturday, he converted a floater over a Rebel defender to extend MU’s lead.
That bucket started a run of 17 consecutive points from either Pinson or fellow freshman Torrence Watson that would carry into the second half of MU’s 73-68 loss to Mississippi to close out the regular season.
While MU honored seniors Kevin Puryear and Jordan Geist before the game, a pair of players who will be remembered for sticking it out through the tough times and helping to establish Cuonzo Martin’s culture.