MBB Preview/Live Thread: Mizzou Opens Season Against Cleveland State

Final: Mizzou 111 – Cleveland State 50

First Half

Mizzou wins the opening tip, and another season of Tigers basketball is officially underway.

MU starts off the game on a 15-0 run that included a nasty step-back three by Jason Crowe Jr and a pair of corner triples by Toni Bryant. The Tigers lead 18-2 at the U16 timeout thanks to a staunch defensive effort early on, rejecting or challenging almost every shot around the rim.

Mizzou’s hot shooting start has continued heading into the U12 timeout, and it’s a 28-9 lead now. The Tigers have a 10-15 mark from the field and are 5-10 from deep. Jamier Jones will also have a chance to extend the lead to 20 coming out of the break as he attempts to…