Tech Falls Hard In Columbia
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Columbia, MO (Sports Network) - Stefhon Hannah scored 15 points and collected six rebounds to lead the Missouri Tigers to a 71-58 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a Big 12 matchup from the Mizzou Arena.
Marshall Brown added 11 points and grabbed six rebounds for Missouri (13-6, 2-4 Big12), while Leo Lyons also tallied 11 points.
Martin Zeno netted 14 points for Texas Tech (15-6, 4-2), while Jarrius Jackson chipped in 12 points.
The Tigers shot 55.2 percent from the field in the opening frame, and took a 41-35 lead into the break.
Missouri used solid defensive play in the second half, holding Texas Tech to a meager 27.6 percent shooting effort en route to the 13-point victory.
The Tigers shot 50 percent from the field in the contest, while Texas tech posted a lackluster 39.2 percent shooting effort from the floor.
Tech is next back in action on Wednesday at home against Texas. Tip-off is 8pm and will be televised on ESPN 2.
