PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri men's basketball team wins season opener

Missouri guard Phil Pressey drives past SIU-Edwardsville forward Derian Shaffer on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Pressey lead the team in assists with nine and second in scoring with 19 points.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Missouri forward Laurence Bowers defends SIU-Edwardsville guard Kris Davis on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Bowers was the leading scorer in the game with 20 points.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Zou Crew members hold signs during Missouri's first regular season basketball game against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Fans filled the student section to cheer on the Missouri Tigers.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Missouri forward Alex Oriakhi misses a dunk against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Oriakhi led the Missouri Tigers with 15 rebounds.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Members of the SIU-Edwardsville bench cheer on their teammates against Missouri on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Missouri forward Stefan Jankovic is fouled by SIU-Edwardsville forward Charles Joy on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.   |  Alyssa Goodman

Melissa Christeson, 22 months, left, and Summer Metz, 21 months, cheer on the Missouri Tigers to victory against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.   |  Alyssa Goodman