PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri basketball beats South Carolina 71-65

Missouri forward Alex Oriakhi gets a hand on the ball as South Caronlina's RJ Slawson goes up for a layup during the Tigers' 71-65 win over the Gamecocks on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena.   |  Kile Brewer

Missouri guard Earnest Ross beats three South Carolina defenders to a rebound during the Tigers' 71-65 victory over the Gamecocks on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Ross scored 21 points in the Tigers' win.   |  Kile Brewer

South Carolina forward RJ Slawson holds the ball after grabbing a defensive rebound Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena.   |  Kayla Kauffman

Missouri guard Earnest Ross goes up for a jump-shot during the first half of Missouri's 71-65 win over South Carolina on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Ross, who recently injured his back against Georgia, finished the game with a season-high 21 points.   |  Kile Brewer

Missouri guard Phil Pressey looks to pass while being double-teamed by South Carolina defenders Eric Smith, left, and Bruce Ellington during the first half of the Tigers' 71-65 win over the Gamecocks Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. Pressey had seven assists and six points in the Tigers' twelfth-straight win at home.   |  Kile Brewer

South Carolina guard Bruce Ellington is defended by Missouri guard Jabari Brown as he dribbles across the key. The Missouri men's basketball team beat South Carolina 71-65 Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena.   |  Kayla Kauffman