SportsNovember 11, 2004
Missouri tunes up with exhibition win
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Linas Kleiza had 23 points and nine rebounds to lead Missouri to a 90-60 exhibition victory over Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday night. Missouri led 52-39 at halftime and extended its lead to as many as 31 points in the second half. Four Tigers scored in double digits, including Thomas Gardner, who finished with 19 points...
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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Linas Kleiza had 23 points and nine rebounds to lead Missouri to a 90-60 exhibition victory over Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Missouri led 52-39 at halftime and extended its lead to as many as 31 points in the second half. Four Tigers scored in double digits, including Thomas Gardner, who finished with 19 points.
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Austin Meyer led the Bearcats, the No. 12 team in NCAA Division II, with 14 points.
It was the final exhibition game for the Tigers, who beat Division II Central Missouri State 100-73 on Nov. 4.
Missouri opens its regular season Monday against Brown in the first round of the Guardians Classic.
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