COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Tyrese Samuel had 17 factors to direct all 5 starters in double figures and Florida notched its to start with correct road acquire of the period with a 79-67 victory more than Missouri on Saturday night.
Samuel produced 5 of 9 shots and 7 of 12 cost-free throws for the Gators (12-6, 2-3 Southeastern Convention). Walter Clayton Jr. sank three 3-ideas and scored 15. Will Richard and Zyon Pullin scored 13 and 11, respectively. Micah Handlogten had 10 points and 13 rebounds for his next double-double this year.
Tamar Bates scored a occupation-significant 36 factors for the Tigers (8-10, -5). Bates designed 13 of 21 from the industry with a 3-pointer and all 9 of his foul pictures. His prior higher was 25 points, established before this period. Nick Honor hit two 3-pointers and scored 10. Bates is the only participant in the country who shoots 50% from the ground, 40% from 3-position variety and 90% at the no cost-throw line.
Clayton had nine factors on 3-for-4 capturing from 3-issue assortment, Samuel scored 8 and Florida took a 37-34 lead into halftime. Missouri led 16-12 on Noah Carter’s jumper with 11:16 remaining. Clayton put the Gators up 22-20 with a 3-pointer at the 6:51 mark. Honor’s 3-pointer pulled Missouri even at 32 with 2:39 to go. Samuel hit the second of two no cost throws and Handlogten followed with a dunk to give the Tigers the 3-stage lead.
Florida grabbed the very first double-digit gain when Riley Kugel’s 3-pointer set the Gators up 63-52 with 7:36 still left to participate in and Missouri acquired no nearer than 10 from there.
The Gators lead the all-time collection 10-4 and have a 4-3 report in Columbia.
Missouri travels to engage in Texas A&M on Tuesday. Florida returns dwelling to engage in Mississippi State on Wednesday.
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