Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. put his name in the Missouri record book Monday night. He scored 34 points to set a new freshman single-game scoring record as the Tigers bounced back from their Show-Me Showdown loss with a 96-58 victory over SIUE at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
The 6-foot-4 Crowe scored a game-high 34 points while making 11 of 14 shots from the field, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range. He also added four assists.
Fellow freshman Tony Bryant turned in a strong performance with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The 6-foot-10 forward knocked down both of his 3-point attempts. Bryson Tiller added 11 points while Jamier Jones chipped in 10 points off the bench.
The Tigers wasted little time putting last Friday night’s loss to Saint Louis University behind them as they improved to 2-1 on the young season.
The game also featured former Vashon High School teammates on opposite sides. Mizzou forward Kennard Davis Jr. scored nine points and connected on three 3-pointers. SIUE was led by Vashon products Dehrio and Kain McCaskill. Dehrio McCaskill finished with 11 points and three assists while Kain added seven points off the bench.
Mizzou returns to action Sunday against Marquette at the United Center in Chicago. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. SIUE visits No. 2 Duke on Friday at 7 p.m.