Jeremiah Tilmon’s first-half numbers Tuesday were overshadowed by the absence of one. When the Missouri Tigers headed to the locker room at halftime against Central Arkansas, their 6-foot-10 forward had yet to collect a single foul.
Tilmon stood strong while guarding his opponents and held his hands high above his head. What were whistles last season became sound defensive plays against Central Arkansas. It was exactly what Cuonzo Martin needs from his big man going forward.
Foul trouble frequently kept Tilmon out of games last season. Though he was one of Missouri’s most productive players, he only played an average of 19.