COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a commanding performance, Mark Mitchell contributed 20 points while Anthony Robinson II secured a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, leading Missouri to its fifth consecutive victory. The Tigers decisively defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff with a score of 112-63 on Sunday, marking their third successive win by a margin of over 35 points.

Currently, Missouri holds a record of 5-1 and remains undefeated in five games played at home. On the other hand, Arkansas-Pine Bluff stands at 1-6, having faced the challenge of playing six out of their first seven games away from home without securing a single road victory.

The Tigers displayed an impressive offensive strategy, with a total of 14 players contributing at least three points each. They achieved a field goal shooting percentage of 52.1%, completing 37 out of 71 attempts. However, their performance from beyond the arc was less effective, with 9 successful shots out of 32 attempts (28.1%). Apart from a single three-pointer, all of Missouri’s successful three-point shots originated from the bench. Caleb Gill led the bench scoring with 14 points, shooting 4 of 8 from distance. Marques Warrick also contributed significantly, scoring 9 points with 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Trent Pierce added another 9 points with 1 of 3 shooting. Tamar Bates rounded out the effort with 13 points and three steals.

Defensively, Missouri was relentless, forcing 19 turnovers and recording 13 steals during the game. They limited the Golden Lions to just 22 successful shots out of 62 attempts from the field, with a mere 9 out of 28 from three-point range.

For Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Chop Paljor was the standout performer off the bench, scoring 22 points, making him the only player from his team to reach double digits in scoring.