Clutch free throws by freshman Kim English and senior Leo Lyons sealed a 83-79 victory for the Tigers over Marquette in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Boise, Idaho. The Tigers survived a second-half surge by Jerel McNeal and the Golden Eagles to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Missouri will face the Memphis Tigers on Thursday in Glendale, Ariz.
PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri defeats Marquette in second round
The 83-79 win sends the Tigers to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Sunday, March 22, 2009 | 8:15 p.m. CDT;
updated 1:04 a.m. CDT, Friday, March 27, 2009
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