Rapid Reaction: Missouri 82, Illinois 73
December 22, 2012 8:01 PM
Turning point: Missouri wasn't able to pull away from Illinois until the final minutes. The Tigers closed the game on a 10-3 run. Pressey and Jabari Brown combined for eight points in the run.
Key player: Pressey proved the theory that a player can influence a game without shooting well. He was 3-of-19 from the field and finished with 12 points. But he still was a difference-maker as he pushed the tempo and found open teammates.
Key stat: The Tigers outrebounded Illinois 48-30, including 17-10 on the offensive glass.
Scott Powers
Key player: Pressey proved the theory that a player can influence a game without shooting well. He was 3-of-19 from the field and finished with 12 points. But he still was a difference-maker as he pushed the tempo and found open teammates.
Key stat: The Tigers outrebounded Illinois 48-30, including 17-10 on the offensive glass.
Scott Powers
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