WACO (AP)
The third stage of the bears, who started the week with their highest ranking ever and a record 17-0, have lost consecutive games after losing 89-88 at home Saturday. Both losses were against Top 10 teams.
“The loss of their Homes, the smell,” said Drew Baylor coach Scott. “It is what makes our League is so great. There are no easy games. … Hopefully we’ll get back to rebound a bit better, trying to get to the free-throw line as us for most of the year, and then go from there. “
Ricardo Ratliffe, the nation’s best shooter, scored a career-high 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting for the Tigers (7-1, 5-1 big 12), who built his lead early by outrebounding big front line and Baylor then made 10 free throws in the final minute to hold off a rally by the angry bear.
It was Missouri’s first win on the road against Top 5 teams since 1994. The Tigers also won in a place where they have lost their last three trips, this being their last before moving to the Southeastern Conference next season.