(3) Missouri 78, (14) Cornell 59
No. 3 Missouri worked its way past No. 14 Cornell 78-59 to move into the second round. The Tigers didn’t use any long run to blow open the game, they simply played consistent pressure defense that held the Big Red to 37 percent shooting. Senior forward Leo Lyons had a strong game for Missouri with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and senior forward DeMarre Carroll added 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The Tigers were sensational from the free throw line, making 17-of-19 attempts.
