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SEC Tournament - Missouri vs Mississippi State Final: 85-73 - Recap

Missouri got 25 points from Tamar Bates en route to a 85-73 victory over Mississippi State on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

Missouri was a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Tony Perkins had 20 points for Missouri and Mark Mitchell chipped in with 7 points. Tony Perkins had 4 assists for them, while Josh Gray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Mississippi State got 24 points from Josh Hubbard in a losing cause and another 18 points from KeShawn Murphy. Riley Kugel contributed 4 assists for them, while KeShawn Murphy had 8 rebounds.

Missouri led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Missouri won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-25.