Laurence Bowers had 17 points plus 10 rebounds, and Missouri erased a 13-point deficit in the second half to rally past No. 5 Florida, 63-60, in Columbia, Mo.
Laurence Bowers had 17 points plus 10 rebounds, and Missouri erased a 13-point deficit in the second half to rally past No. 5 Florida, 63-60, in Columbia, Mo.
Phil Pressey added 10 assists, seven points, six rebounds and three steals for Missouri (19-7, 8-5 SEC).
Mike Rosario had 14 points for Florida (21-4, 11-2).
Shabazz Napier scored 24 points and hit three 3-pointers in overtime, leading Connecticut to a 69-64 win over visiting South Florida.
The Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday that it is spending $2 billion to support the planting of 25,000 acres of new orange groves in Florida, a move officials are lauding as a major investment in the Sunshine State's citrus industry.
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Elizabeth Williams had 20 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 5 Duke beat No. 19 Florida State, 61-50.
On the same day they lost defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to the head coaching ranks, the Seattle Seahawks named Dan Quinn as his successor on Thursday.
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