PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri basketball beats Appalachian State 72-56

Missouri forward Laurence Bowers goes up for a shot against Appalachian State Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers won the game 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright

Missouri forward Laurence Bowers, center Alex Oriakhi, forward Earnest Ross and guard Phil Pressey relax on the bench at the end of the second half at Mizzou Arena.   |  Xiaojie Ouyang

Missouri forward Stefan Jankovic grabs a rebound during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena.   |  Xiaojie Ouyang

Missouri forward Alex Oriakhi talks with the referee during a time out Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game against Appalachian State 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright

Appalachian State forward Michael Obacha goes for a layup against Missouri Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright

Missouri guard Negus Webster-Chan passes the ball to teammate during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena.   |  Xiaojie Ouyang

Appalachian State forward Nathan Healy moves past Missouri guard Keion Bell on Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright

Missouri guard Phil Pressey complains to a referee after he had a foul called on him during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena.   |  Xiaojie Ouyang

Missouri forward Earnest Ross dunks during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena.   |  Xiaojie Ouyang

Appalachian State forward Jamaal Trice shoots over Missouri forward Alex Oriakhi on Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright

Appalachian State forward Jay Canty dunks the ball Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won the game against Appalachian State 72-56.   |  Alli Inglebright