Photos: No. 20 Mizzou men's basketball routs No. 14 Mississippi State
Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) attempts a layup past Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) attempts a layup past Mississippi State guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri鈥檚 Anthony Robinson II, left, slams into Mississippi State鈥檚 Claudell Harris Jr. in the first half of MU鈥檚 88-61 victory on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss.
Missouri guard Caleb Grill (31) shoots a three-point shot past Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) tries to pull down a rebound knocked away by Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) in the background, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Caleb Grill (31) passes the ball around Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) attempts to pass the ball past a Mississippi State player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) stares down a Missouri player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates signals his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) scores on a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri basketball players react to one of their teammates scoring a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) is guarded by Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko, right, blocks a layup attempt by Missouri guard Tony Perkins (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) signals his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) attempts a layup past Missouri center Josh Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) pulls down a rebound in front of Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) and Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) joust over the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) protects the ball from Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) attempts a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) makes a layup past Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) attempts to shoot past Missouri center Josh Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) makes a uncontested basket in front of teammate Michael Nwoko (23) and Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) attempts a shot past Missouri center Josh Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) and Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) fight for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) attempts a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) dribbles past Missouri guard Annor Boateng (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) attempts to dribble past Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Tony Perkins (12) dribbles past Mississippi State guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) is tightly guarded by Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) dribbles past a steal attempt by Mississippi State guards Shawn Jones Jr. (5) and Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) attempts a layup past Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans gestures a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) fights off a steal attempt by Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) reacts to Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) knocking the ball out of his hands during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Caleb Grill (31) dribbles towards the basket past teammate Josh Gray (33) and Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Tamar Bates (2) protects the ball from Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) reacts to making his own three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Tamar Bates (2) attempts a layup past Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) attempts a shot while Mississippi State guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Tony Perkins (12) looks for an open shot while Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) dribbles past Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 88-61. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Tigers beat the Bulldogs on the road behind a fluid offensive outing.聽
