Mark Mitchell powers Mizzou to bounce-back victory over Mississippi State
By David Wasson
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Four days after a disappointing road loss to No. 23 Alabama, the Missouri Tigers bounced back in a big way Saturday – earning an 84-79 victory at home against Mississippi State.
The Tigers’ win could have come at a big cost, however, as Mizzou sophomore Annor Boateng was stretchered off the court after a gruesome leg injury midway through the second half.
Boateng went up for a dunk attempt with 10:46 remaining in the game but slipped and immediately reached for his left leg. The SEC Network immediately cut away while trainers attended to Boateng, who was able to get up on his own and acknowledge the crowd while sitting on the stretcher with his leg heavily braced.
Mark Mitchell led Mizzou (15-7 overall, 5-4 SEC) with 19 points and T.O. Barrett added 16 points. Trent Pierce added 13 points and Jayden Stone put up 11 for the Tigers, who have won three straight against the Bulldogs.
Jayden Epps led all scorers with 23 points for Mississippi State (11-11, 3-6), with Josh Hubbard scoring 20 of his 22 points in the second half.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. He also hosts Gulfshore Sports with David Wasson, weekdays from 3-5 pm across Southwest Florida and on FoxSportsFM.com. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
