COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — Missouri controlled the game from start to finish in a 78-59 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball victory over South Carolina on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.

The Tigers, led by Mark Mitchell’s 20 points and 11 rebounds, never trailed. Missouri built a 34-30 halftime lead and expanded it with a 44-point second half. Jayden Stone added 22 points for the Tigers.

South Carolina struggled offensively, shooting just 30.9% from the field and 13.6% from three-point range. The Gamecocks were led by Elijah Strong’s 12 points off the bench.

Missouri improved to 16-7 overall, while South Carolina fell to 11-13. An announced crowd of 10,505 watched the contest.