No. 2 Missouri tops Texas Tech

7:47 PM, Jan 28, 2012   |    comments
January 28, 2012; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Phil (Flip) Pressey (1) tries to pass the ball past Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Javarez Willis (5) and Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Jordan Tolbert (32) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-US PRESSWIRE
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Columbia, MO (Sports Network) - Kim English led all scorers with 22 points as No. 2 Missouri remained undefeated at home with a 63-50 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday.

Marcus Denmon added 19 points and six boards and Michael Dixon chipped in nine points as the Tigers (19-2, 6-2 Big 12) improved to 12-0 at home this year.

Missouri has now won five of its last six after dropping its last contest at Oklahoma State.

Ty Nurse set the pace for Texas Tech (7-11, 0-8 Big 12) scoring 13 points and Jaye Crockett added a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards. The Red Raiders are winless in Big 12 play and have now lost eight straight games.

 

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