Whatever Southern Illinois’ defensive plans were coming into Saturday’s game against Missouri, Mark Smith shredded them. Just absolutely annihilated them.
Smith set a career high mark with 23 points, off an incredible 7-9 shooting performance from three to lead the Tigers to a dominating victory, 64-48.
It has been a Jekyll and Hyde type season for both Smith and the Tigers. Just as the offense has looked quite brutal at times this year, Smith has had five games where he has shot under 25% from three, including the last two outings against Temple and Charleston Southern.
But when he is on, it has been something to watch.