Missouri Edges Florida in Tight SEC Contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — Anthony Robinson scored 19 points and Missouri held off a late Florida rally for a 76-74 victory in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Mizzou Arena.
The Tigers, who led 39-39 at halftime, built a 10-point second-half lead. The Gators’ Thomas Haugh scored a game-high 24 points, including a layup and free throw with five seconds remaining to pull Florida within two, but could get no closer. Missouri’s Jacob Crews sealed the win with two free throws with nine seconds left.
Robinson added five assists for Missouri. Alex Condon had 14 points for Florida. The Tigers improved to 11-3 overall, while the Gators fell to 9-5. Attendance was 12,746.