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11/03 21:24 CST Jason Crowe Jr. scores 23 to help Missouri rout Cleveland State 111-50 in season opener Jason Crowe Jr. scores 23 to help Missouri rout Cleveland State 111-50 in season opener COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) --- Jason Crowe Jr. scored 23 points, and Missouri steamrolled Cleveland State 111-50 Tuesday night in a season opener. Crowe sank 9 of 16 shots with four 3-pointers to lead seven Tigers in double figures. Missouri reserve Kennard Davis Jr. scored 19 and also made four from distance. Toni Bryant had 15 points, and reserve Jamier Jones added 13. Mark Mitchell and Trent Pierce both scored 11, with Mitchell adding 10 assists for a double-double. Bryson Tiller pitched in with 10 points and nine rebounds. Bryant sank two 3-pointers during Missouri's opening 15-0 run, including one with 16:12 left. Crowe also connected from beyond the arc as the Tigers took control immediately. Jason Crowe Jr. had 13 points, and Bryant added 11 by halftime as Missouri cruised into the break with a 56-18 lead. The Tigers shot 59% from the floor, while holding the Vikings to 27%. Dre Jones and Rayvon Griffith both scored 13 to lead the Vikings, who shot 33% overall while missing 14 of 16 from beyond the arc. Missouri made 42 of 69 shots (61%), including 14 of 31 from distance (45%). Missouri played without Jaylen Carey, who was suspended for violating team rules and C.J. Gunn --- ineligible due to SEC rules after signing a pro contract.

Up next Cleveland State: Hosts UM Dearborn on Friday. Missouri: Hosts Saint Louis on Friday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full men's basketball coverage here

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