Vanderbilt vs Missouri Wrap - Missouri Wins 85-82
Vanderbilt vs Missouri Wrap - Missouri Wins 85-82
Marcus Denmon scored 21 points leading Missouri to an 85-82 victory over Vanderbilt at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Missouri were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of 5.
Missouri got 15 points from Michael Dixon and another 14 points from Ricardo Ratliffe. Marcus Denmon contributed 4 assists, while Ricardo Ratliffe cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Vanderbilt got a 23-point performance from John Jenkins, who was supported by 18 points from Jeffery Taylor. Lance Goulbourne had 5 assists in a losing cause for Vanderbilt, while Jeffery Taylor grabbed 10 rebounds.
Missouri hit the break leading 40-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Missouri as they grabbed 45 boards, while Vanderbilt only had 40.
