National Basketball Association
Missouri 89, Colorado 73
When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, February 5, 2011
Where: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
Officials:
# Ted Hillary, # Gerry Pollard, # Roland Simmons
Attendance:
14288
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Kim English scored 21 points to lead five Missouri players in double figures, and the Tigers used their trademark pressure defense to avenge an earlier loss with an 89-73 victory over visiting Colorado on Saturday.
Ricardo Ratliffe had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (18-5, 4-4 Big 12), who forced 23 turnovers and prevented the Buffaloes from getting into a rhythm at the offensive end.
Alec Burks scored 21 points for Colorado (15-9, 4-5 Big 12), which is 2-35 in its last 37 Big 12 road games, including 1-4 this season.
Burks scored a career-high 36 points in the Buffaloes' 89-76 home win against Missouri in the Big 12 opener for both teams on Jan. 8.
Marcus Relphorde added 13 points and 12 rebounds Saturday for the Buffaloes, whose turnover total was a season high.
Marcus Denmon scored 17 points for Missouri, which won its fifth straight at home over Colorado. Phil Pressey and Michael Dixon added 13 apiece.
Colorado scored the game's first four points, but Missouri took the lead for good with a 10-0 run.
The Tigers are back to .500 in conference play heading into a huge game at No. 2 Kansas on Monday.
Top Game Performances
| Colorado |
|
Missouri |
|
Alec Burks 21 |
Scoring |
Kim English 21 |
|
Alec Burks 6 |
Assists |
Michael Dixon Jr. 3 |
|
Marcus Relphorde 12 |
Rebounds |
Ricardo Ratliffe 9 |
|
Alec Burks 10 |
Free Throws Made |
Kim English 6 |
|
Marcus Relphorde 2 |
Steals |
Phil Pressey 5 |
|
Alec Burks 1 |
Blocks |
Laurence Bowers 3 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
| Colorado
|
73 |
41.3 |
6-15 |
15-20 |
10 |
39 |
1 |
4 |
|
| Missouri
|
89 |
45.3 |
7-19 |
24-28 |
14 |
31 |
5 |
15 |
|