PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri women's basketball team defeats Murray State

December 20, 2012 | 10:41 p.m. CST

The Missouri women's basketball team defeated Murray State 69-55 on Thursday at Mizzou Arena.

Missouri center Liz Smith enters the court before the basketball game against Murray State on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Sarah Hoffman

Missouri center Liz Smith prepares to shoot during the basketball game against Murray State on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Sarah Hoffman

Missouri guard Sydney Crafton attempts to recover a rebound during the women's basketball game against Murray State on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won 69-55. | Sarah Hoffman

Murray State forward Kelsey Dirks, right, and Missouri guard Lianna Doty fight for the ball during the women's basketball game Thursday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won 69-55. | Sarah Hoffman

Missouri center Liz Smith, left, and guard Sydney Crafton celebrate after a play during the basketball game against Murray State on Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Sarah Hoffman

Missouri guard Morgan Eye brings the ball down the court against Murray State guard Erika Sisk during the women's basketball game Thursday at Mizzou Arena. | Sarah Hoffman

Coach Robin Pingeton congratulates players as they come off the court during the Missouri vs. Murray State women's basketball game Thursday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won 69-55. | Sarah Hoffman