The University of Missouri men's basketball team secured their ninth consecutive win of the season with an 88-61 victory over Long Island University yesterday. Trent Pierce, a sophomore for the Tigers, came off the bench and delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 24 points, according to MUTigers.com.
In front of a crowd at the Mizzou Arena, Pierce's contribution included five 3-pointers, effectively pushing to further establish Missouri’s lead. He managed to quickly turn a rebound into a four-point play, which helped to rally the team to a comfortable 45-24 lead by halftime. Missouri has now turned their home court into a fortress with a streak of 12 straight home games, a sequence they're slated to continue before playing their first road game on January 4 against No. 2 Auburn, as KSHB detailed.
The Tigers showcased a strong offensive display overall, with Marques Warrick, a graduate player, adding 16 points and shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. His efforts were complemented by junior Mark Mitchell’s 15-point game, also highlighted by seven rebounds and five assists, according to a report by FOX2now.com. Additionally, the Tigers' bench contributed significantly, tallying 53 points in the game.
