SB Nation Kansas City - Missouri Vs. Iowa State Basketball: Tigers Bounce Back With 76-69 Win https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-01-12T07:45:05-06:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24649492012-01-12T07:45:05-06:002012-01-12T07:45:05-06:00Missouri Beats Iowa State With Little Help From Marcus Denmon
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<p>The Tigers had two of their seven players foul out and Marcus Denmon only scored six points, but they were able to get a road win in Ames. Missouri is now 15-1 (2-1) on the season.</p> <p></p>
<p>Four days after being dismantled on the road against No. 18 Kansas State, the No. 9 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/missouri-tigers">Missouri Tigers</a> got an impressive road win against a much improved Iowa State team.</p>
<p>The Cyclones came into the game scoring 76 points per game and ranking just behind the Tigers in the conference in 3-point shooting. Even though they finished 12-for-23 from 3-point land on Wednesday night, Iowa State was held below their season average for points in a 76-69 loss at the hands of Missouri.</p>
<p>What made the win all the more impressive for Missouri was the fact that the Tigers leading scorer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52472/marcus-denmon">Marcus Denmon</a> was held to just 6 points on only 5 field goal attempts, both team lows. Denmon was never able to get into the flow of the game as he was matched up with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52373/chris-babb">Chris Babb</a>, a lockdown defender who never let the senior guard out of his sight.</p>
<p>Denmon has had below-average games at times this year (vs. Illinois, vs. William & Mary, vs. Binghamton), but this was by far his worst game of the year. In a tough road environment at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, the other six Tigers who played more than picked up the slack offensively, shooting a collective 30-for-55 from the floor.</p>
<p>Even with good interior defense from Iowa State (5 blocks), Missouri kept attacking the rim. That game plan was successful for both guards and forwards as the Tigers outscored the Cyclones in the paint 40-20.</p>
<p>The Tigers were able to overcome a pedestrian performance from Denmon, even without their 3-point shots falling at their normal high rate (5-for-21 for the game, 41 percent for the season). Even without the open shots falling from long range, the Tigers were able to adjust and find success on offense to come out on top with a gritty win.</p>
<p>Finally, Missouri did all this going against a premier post player in Royce White. Even though both <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52475/kim-english">Kim English</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52476/steve-moore">Steve Moore</a> fouled out trying to stop White from getting to the hoop, the 6-8 sophomore forward finished with only 16 points and 6 rebounds. A game after grabbing 18 rebounds and recording a triple-double, White was held in check by Missouri because of early foul trouble, poor free throw shooting and good post defense.</p>
<p>After getting manhandled by Kansas State's impressive interior presence, Missouri's performance against a talented post player in White should be a huge positive for the team going forward.</p>
<p>If the Tigers want to be the top team in the Big 12 at season's end, they have to show that they can contend with teams that have a big presence in the post. Along with Missouri, the other two teams at the top of the conference figure to be Baylor and Kansas and both of those teams have great talent in the frontcourt. Iowa State is another one of those teams in the conference with a good post presence, so for Missouri to come away with a road victory against them is no small feat.</p>
<p>Missouri has a short break before a short two-game homestand starting on Saturday. The Tigers tip off against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> at 12 p.m. on Saturday before hosting the struggling Texas A&M Aggies on Monday at 4:30 p.m.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Tigers, visit our Missouri blog, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rockmnation.com">Rock M Nation.</a></i></p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/missouri-tigers/2012/1/12/2701726/missouri-beats-iowa-state-with-little-help-from-marcus-denmonJ B2012-01-11T21:15:22-06:002012-01-11T21:15:22-06:00Missouri Vs. Iowa State Final Score: Tigers Hang On For 76-69 Win
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/missouri-tigers">Missouri Tigers</a> successfully bounced back from its first loss of the season by grinding out a tough 76-69 win over Iowa State. After trailing by two at halftime, the Tigers outscored the Cyclones by nine points in the second half to improve their record to 15-1 on the season. </p>
<p>Missouri won the game with a balanced scoring effort with six of the seven players that appeared in the game scoring in double figures. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123929/matt-pressey">Matt Pressey</a> led the way with 14 points while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123930/ricardo-ratliffe">Ricardo Ratliffe</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123927/phil-pressey">Phil Pressey</a> and Michael Dixon all finished with 12 each. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52475/kim-english">Kim English</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52476/steve-moore">Steve Moore</a> each chipped in 10 points. Leading scorer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52472/marcus-denmon">Marcus Denmon</a> hit only 1-5 shots and finished with six points and a team-high seven assists. </p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/26065/scott-christopherson">Scott Christopherson</a> led Iowa State with 19 points and was followed by Chris Allen with 17. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99908/royce-white">Royce White</a> added 16 and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52373/chris-babb">Chris Babb</a> 10 for the Cyclones who fall to 2-1 in Big 12 play this season. </p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/missouri-tigers/2012/1/11/2701083/missouri-vs-iowa-state-2012-final-scoreKris Willis2012-01-11T19:57:38-06:002012-01-11T19:57:38-06:00Missouri Vs. Iowa State Score: Tigers Trailing Cyclones 38-36 At Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/missouri-tigers">Missouri Tigers</a> are having a difficult time in bouncing back from their first loss of the season as they trail Iowa State 38-36 at halftime. </p>
<p>The Tigers haven't been themselves offensively as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52472/marcus-denmon">Marcus Denmon</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123927/phil-pressey">Phil Pressey</a> combined to go 2-11 in the first half from the field for four points. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123929/matt-pressey">Matt Pressey</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52476/steve-moore">Steve Moore</a> and Michael Dixon all scored eight points to keep the Tigers close. </p>
<p>Missouri has had a difficult time bottling up <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/26065/scott-christopherson">Scott Christopherson</a> who finished the half with a game-high 13 points. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52373/chris-babb">Chris Babb</a> and Chris Allen each chipped in seven points for the Cyclones. </p>
<p>Frank Haith has to feel pretty good considering that his team is only down two points with neither Denmon nor Pressey being much of a factor. </p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/missouri-tigers/2012/1/11/2701017/missouri-vs-iowa-state-2012-scoreKris Willis2012-01-11T19:56:43-06:002012-01-11T19:56:43-06:00Missouri Vs. Iowa State: Tigers Trail 38-36 At Halftime
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<p>The Tigers face their second tough road test in a row as they travel to Ames, Iowa to take on the Iowa State Cyclones. Can the Tigers bounce back from their first loss of the season?</p> <p>Riding a 7-game winning streak and playing in front of a raucous home crowd, the Iowa State Cyclones are leading the No. 9 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/missouri-tigers">Missouri Tigers</a> at halftime, 38-36.</p>
<p>Missouri's leading scorer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52472/marcus-denmon">Marcus Denmon</a> has been held to only 2 points (1-for-5 shooting) by an impressive Iowa State defense while the Tigers continue to struggle shooting from behind the arc as a team (3-for-12 in the half).</p>
<p>Coming off the bench, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52476/steve-moore">Steve Moore</a> has played a big role in keeping possessions alive with 4 offensive rebounds as well as doing some scoring himself. Moore is nearing his season high of 10 points, leading the Tigers with 8 points at the half on 4-for-4 shooting. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123929/matt-pressey">Matt Pressey</a> and Michael Dixon also have 8 points for the Tigers.</p>
<p>The game started slow offensively for both teams, which was unexpected as both the Tigers and Cyclones have a number of good shooters. The pace picked up late in the half as both offenses found their footing.</p>
<p>Senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/26065/scott-christopherson">Scott Christopherson</a> leads the Cyclones with 13 points, including a halfcourt shot that went down as time expired in the first half.</p>
<p>Check out the second half of the game on the Big 12 Network or ESPN3.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/1/11/2701036/missouri-vs-iowa-state-tigers-trail-38-36-at-halftimeJ B2012-01-11T18:41:21-06:002012-01-11T18:41:21-06:00Missouri Vs. Iowa State Basketball: Game Preview, TV Schedule And A Reflection On The First Loss Of The Season
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<p>The Missouri Tigers took their first loss of the season Saturday versus the Kansas State Wildcats. Now, the road to recovery begins with their next game versus Iowa State.</p> <p>The shoe finally dropped for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/missouri-tigers">Missouri Tigers</a> on Saturday as their 75-59 loss to Kansas State gave them their first mark in the loss column and a sense of perspective moving forward into their Big 12 conference schedule.</p>
<p>Its not going to get any easier.</p>
<p>Of course, its good to know that your <a target="_blank" href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/ncaab/SIG=13kepdtsn/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rivals/SIG=118lbb82k/*http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1317155&PT=4&PR=2">head coach is willing to take it</a> on the chin like a man.</p>
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<p>"As a coach, you never want to feel like you got your butt kicked. They kicked our butts."-- Frank Haith on the loss at K-State</p>
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<p>The only thing the Tigers can do is rebound, and that's where the Iowa State Cyclones comes into play. The Tigers and the Cyclones tip-off at 7 p.m. Central Time at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.</p>
<p>The game can be watched on ESPN3 and the Big 12 Network. If you're on the radio dial you can listen in on the Tiger Radio Network.</p>
<p><i><b>For more on Missouri Tigers basketball, check out SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rockmnation.com/">Rock M Nation</a>. For more on Iowa State, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.widerightnattylite.com">Wide Right and Natty Lite</a>. </b></i></p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/missouri-tigers/2012/1/11/2700841/missouri-vs-iowa-state-basketball-game-preview-tv-schedule-and-aEddie Maisonet