Three Tigers scored in double figures against Illinois.
They were Sean East II (18), Trent Pierce (12) and Tamar Bates (10).
It was East’s 10th game with 10+ points. It was Pierce’s first, and Bates’ fourth.
The 97-73 loss to the Illini was one of rougher offensive performances from Mizzou this season. The team recorded only six assists, shot 39.2% from the floor and 22.2% from behind the arc. There were a myriad of defensive issues as well, but poor shot quality led to a plethora of favorable opportunities for Illinois, especially early in the game.