Missouri Opens Season With 111-50 Rout of Cleveland State

Missouri began its season with a dominant win, building a 56-18 halftime lead and finishing 111-50 over Cleveland State at Mizzou Arena on November 3. The Tigers shot 61% from the floor and made 14 of 31 three-pointers, while holding the Vikings to 33% shooting overall.

Freshman guard Jason Crowe Jr. led Missouri with 23 points, making nine of 16 shots, including four three-pointers. Kennard Davis Jr. added 19 points, and fellow freshman Toni Bryant scored 15. Jamier Jones had 13, while Mark Mitchell and Trent Pierce each scored 11. Mitchell also recorded 10 assists, a career high.

Bryson Tiller contributed 10 points and nine rebounds. Missouri had seven players reach double figures and committed four turnovers. Cleveland State’s Dre Jones and Rayvon Griffith each scored 13 points; the Vikings made two of 16 attempts from three-point range.

Missouri was without Jaylen Carey, who was suspended for a team-rules violation, and C.J. Gunn, who was ineligible under SEC rules after signing a professional contract. Freshman Aidan Chronister is expected to miss at least a month with a left-hand injury, while Annor Boateng is out for the season.

Missouri, now 1-0, is scheduled to play Saint Louis on the road on November 6. Cleveland State will host UM Dearborn that day.