Mizzou was led by senior Earnest Ross, who poured in 22 points and hit six of his ten attempts from beyond the arc. The transfer from Auburn figures to log heavy minutes for head coach Frank Haith on the front-court as Mizzou tries to replace last season's senior laden team.
A familiar face will join Ross on the front court. Laurence Bowers is back after missing last season with a torn ACL. Bowers scored 14 points and added three rebounds.
Another newcomer also made an impression for the Tigers. Guard Keion Bell, a transfer from Pepperdine who lit up Mizzou's Midnight Madness by dunking over six pedestrians, also scored 20 points in his MIzzou debut.
Junior point guard Phil Pressey chipped in four points and eleven assists, but also turned the ball over six times in the win.
