The #3 seeded Missouri Tigers will play Marquette on Sunday following their 78-59 win over #14 Cornell. Just like the Tigers did in the Big 12 tournament. A close first half. The Tigers led 29-25, then DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons beat Cornell inside, built their lead by as 18.
The Tigers halfway through the 2 nd half they were shooting 77 percent. Leo Lyons and DeMarre Carroll have combined for 34 points.
Lyons, 21 points 10 rebounds. Carroll, 13 points, 7 rebounds. Freshmen Kim Enlgish had 13 points off the bench. Matt Lawrence was 0 for 6 from beyond the three point line.
The Tigers reach 29 wins. If they can beat Marquette, they’ll reach 30 wins for the first time. Marquette beat Utah State 58-57.