ncaab Game Recap
Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers Wrap - Tennessee Wins 69-59
Jordan Bowden scored 13 points leading Tennessee to a 69-59 victory over Missouri at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Tennessee were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Santiago Vescovi had 12 points for Tennessee and Jalen Johnson chipped in with 11 points. Josiah-Jordan James had 4 assists for them, while Josiah-Jordan James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Missouri got a 11-point performance from Tray Jackson, who was supported by 10 points from Mitchell Smith. Javon Pickett had 4 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Mitchell Smith grabbed 7 rebounds.
Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee had a 28-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee heads into a battle against South Carolina. Missouri, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.