Brown, Hodge lift Missouri over No. 12 Iowa State 78-61

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kobe Brown scored 20 factors, and D’Moi Hodge scored 17 factors to assist Missouri beat No. 12 Iowa State 78-61 within the SEC/Huge 12 Problem on Saturday.

“To have a quad one win in January is essential,” Missouri coach Dennis Gates mentioned. “I believe that’s a two, a attainable one-seed crew. For us to have that quad one victory is essential, not solely on Choice Sunday, however only for us in our progress to acknowledge who we’re and in addition the arrogance that we now have in each other.”

Brown scored 14 of his factors within the first half and led Missouri (16-5) with 12 rebounds. Nick Honor added 12 factors and DeAndre Gholston scored 10.

“That they had seven offensive rebounds, he had 5 of them,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger mentioned about Brown. “He asserted his dominance, and he stepped up. He’s a troublesome matchup. He’s a tough cowl, however I’d say greater than that was how aggressive he was and his intent. His mindset was actually spectacular, so he definitely led that cost for them right here.”

Jaren Holmes led Iowa State (15-5) with 19 factors, and Gabe Kalscheur added 14.

“They got here out with plenty of confidence,” Otzelberger mentioned about Missouri. “They shot the ball properly early which allowed them to get their press set and put us on our heels slightly bit extra. I give all of the credit score to Missouri.”

Missouri made 47% of its 30 3-point makes an attempt, whereas Iowa State shot 40% from lengthy vary. Iowa State outrebounded Missouri 38-25, however the Tigers negated the benefit on the glass by scoring 20 factors off 19 Cyclones turnovers.

“Our guys compelled an important crew to 19 turnovers,” Gates mentioned. “Kobe Brown was unbelievable because it pertains to rebounding. D’Moi Hodge was elite at deflections and steals and various things like that.”

The Tigers’ 78 factors had been a season-high for an Iowa State opponent in regulation; the Cyclones are 0-3 this season when permitting a minimum of 70 factors in regulation.

The Tigers led 42-32 at halftime and trailed for simply 44 seconds in your complete contest.

Holmes hit a 3 with 9:22 remaining within the first half to present Iowa State a 21-20 lead. Isiaih Mosley adopted with a 3 of his personal simply eight seconds later to present Missouri the lead for good.

DOMINATING

The Tigers improved to 151-86 all-time towards Iowa State — probably the most towards any Missouri opponent. Missouri wore throwback uniforms on Saturday from 1973-1996, once they had been within the Huge 8.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill missed the sport with a stiff again.

“We’re going to do what’s in Caleb’s greatest curiosity, to be wholesome and to have the ability to play at his greatest.” Otzelberger mentioned. “We’re on this career for younger folks and creating them and doing the appropriate factor and being leaders and that falls on my shoulders, and I’m going to proceed to try this.”

BIG PICTURE

Iowa State: Three of the Cyclones’ 5 losses this season have come towards unranked foes. Iowa State misplaced its solely different nonconference highway contest at Iowa 75-56 on Dec. 8.

Missouri: The Tigers have made 169 of 436 3-pointers (39%) in wins and 25 of 116 (22%) of their losses.

UP NEXT

Iowa State: At Texas Tech on Monday night time.

Missouri: Hosts LSU on Wednesday night time.

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