The News-Gazette · Dec 22, 2017
Braggin' Rights: UI women fall short
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sophie Cunningham continued her torrid shooting, scoring 27 points to lead No. 16 Missouri to its 12th straight win on Friday, 72-55 over Illinois.
Cunningham was 8 of 11 from the field with three three-pointers and 8 of 8 from the foul line for her 25th career game with at least 25 points. In the last for games she is 32-of-47 shooting, including 16 of 26 behind the arc.
Cierra Porter added 11 points and Jordan Frericks 10 and both had seven rebounds as the Tigers (12-1) dominated the boards 40-25.
Brandi Beasley had 14 points and Alex Wittinger 13 for the Illini (9-5), who had won four straight.