PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri men's basketball wins back-to-back games to start the season
Missouri men's basketball defeats Northern Kentucky University 71-56 in the second conference game of the season Friday night at Mizzou Arena. Improving their record to 2-0, MU wins back-to-back games to open a season for the third time since 2013. This is Missouri's first ever matchup against Northern Kentucky and is now a perfect 12-0 against Horizon League opponents. The Tigers first road game of the season will be against Xavier University on Tuesday.
Jeremiah Tilmon dunks the ball
Missouri junior Jeremiah Tilmon dunks the ball Friday at Mizzou Arena. Tilmon finished with 13 points, five rebounds and two blocks.
Eric Wanderlich plays
Mini Mizzou's Eric Wanderlich plays at the Missouri men's basketball game Friday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri's next home game is Nov. 18 against Wofford College.
Dru Smith spins around the defense
Missouri junior guard Dru Smith spins around the defense giving him an opening to shoot Friday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri led 36-29 at halftime.
Lainey Courtney is held up by her father
Lainey Courtney, 5, is held up by her father, Evan Courtney, for the Titanic Cam at the Missouri men's basketball game Friday at Mizzou Arena. For the second game in a row, Missouri out rebounded its opponent by 10 or more rebounds after grabbing 39 rebounds against Northern Kentucky.
Dru Smith dribbles up
Missouri junior guard Dru Smith dribbles up the middle of the court Friday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri defeated Northern Kentucky 71-56.
Caden Shea, Quinn Shea and Alex Lovewell pose for the Flex Cam
From left, Caden Shea, 11, Quinn Shea, 11, and Alex Lovewell, 11, pose for the Flex Cam during the Missouri men's basketball game Friday at Mizzou Arena. This was Missouri's first ever matchup against Northern Kentucky; defeating them gives Missouri a now perfect 12-0 record against Horizon League opponents.
