COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — Missouri defeated Tennessee Tech 106-59 Monday at Mizzou Arena, powered by Tanyuel Welch’s 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Grace Slaughter added 25 points and six rebounds for the Tigers, who improved to 3-0. McKenzie Mathurin had 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Nevaeh Caffey scored 13. Missouri shot 44 of 78 from the floor and 10 of 24 from 3-point range. Amaya Redd led Tennessee Tech with 13 points and seven rebounds. LaReesha Cawthorn added 12 points and six rebounds, and Amelia Pfeiffer had five rebounds and four assists. The Golden Eagles fell to 1-2. Tennessee Tech shot 26 of 70 overall and 5 of 22 from beyond the arc. Missouri had 10 blocks and 14 offensive rebounds, while Tennessee Tech finished with two blocks and seven offensive rebounds. Missouri also committed eight turnovers. Attendance at Mizzou Arena was 5,194.