Missouri Defeats Mississippi State to Advance in SEC Tournament

Tamar Bates leads No. 21 Missouri past Mississippi State 85-73, setting up a quarterfinal clash with No. 4 Florida.

Tamar Bates scored 25 points, helping No. 21 Missouri secure an 85-73 victory over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament's second round.
Missouri will face No. 4 Florida in the quarterfinals on Friday, while Mississippi State awaits its NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.
Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard led his team with 24 points, following a 26-point performance in their first-round win over LSU.
Missouri's Caleb Grill made key plays, including a dunk to break a late tie and a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the first half, despite scoring only five points overall.
Missouri capitalized on strong shooting late in the game, making six of their final seven field goals while Mississippi State struggled, hitting just one of their last nine attempts.