Photo by Kaysie Moore
Story by Darren Hellwege
Morgan Eye scored 19, the third game in a row she’s scored at least that many, as the Missouri Tigers won their fourth in a row, beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 97-59 at Mizzou Arena Saturday evening. The win runs the Tigers’ record to 8-2 leading into a break for final exams at the University of Missouri.
“We had a really solid second half,” Tiger coach Robin Pingeton said after the win. “A lot of kids knocked down shots.” She also praised her team’s unselfishness, and the stat sheet showed why — four players scored in double figures: Eye, Bri Kulas with 18 points, Maddie Stock with 17 and Sydney Crafton with 11.
It was a close game in the early going, with Missouri turning the ball over six times in as many minutes. The Golden Lions actually had a small lead at one point, but Eye’s long-range shooting helped break it open.
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Sophomore guard Kyley Simmons (15) helps up sophomore guard Morgan Eye in a game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers beat the Golden Lions 97-59.
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Junior guard Bri Kulas (13) loses her balance as she tries to defend the post position. Kulas contributed 18 points for the Tigers in Saturday’s game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
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Three Arkansas-Pine Bluff players pressure senior guard Liene Priede as she attempts to shoot. Priede had five assists for the Tigers.
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Senior center Liz Smith (45) holds onto a rebound as she tries to defend against Arkansas-Pine Bluff player Alexi Rollins (33). Smith grabbed nine rebounds for Missouri.
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Sophomore guard Kyley Simmons (15) jumps to block Golden Lion Marion Thompson (24) from the net as Liz Smith watches. Simmons scored one 3-pointer for the Tigers, but made a team-high six assists.
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff player Aubre Mitchell (14) watches as Morgan Eye sinks another 3-pointer. Eye led Missouri with 19 points, scoring on four of her eight 3-point attempts.
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Senior guard Sydney Crafton (21) looks for a teammate as she is pressured by Golden Lion Makayla Wormley (15). Crafton contributed 11 points for the Tigers during her 15 minutes on the floor.
