Missouri’s once-comfortable advantage looked precarious as Jordan Geist dribbled through defenders around the top of the key, searching for anywhere to go with the ball.
Five, four, three. The shot clock ticked down.
The Tigers’ 14-point lead had all but vanished. With less than four minutes remaining, they led 62-57. MU struggled to retake control of the chaotic battle that had emerged from a seemingly safe lead against a downtrodden Commodores squad.
Two. Geist spotted Torrence Watson, about four or five feet beyond the arc, and delivers the pass.
One. The freshman hoisted up a trey as a Vandy defender flew past him with hand in the air.