Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) drives against Georgia guard Dakota Leffew (1) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Robinson has 15 as No. 21 Missouri uses decisive 15-0 run in 2nd half to beat slumping Georgia 87-74
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points, including seven in a decisive 15-0 run in the second half, leading No. 21 Missouri past Georgia 87-74 on Saturday.
Caleb Grill also scored 15 points and Mark Mitchell added 14 as Missouri (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) enjoyed a dominant second half after trailing 41-38 at halftime.
Freshman Asa Newell led Georgia (16-10, 4-9) with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs suffered their third straight loss as they failed to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes.
Newell enjoyed a resurgence after he was held to a season-low six points while making only one shot from the field in Tuesday night’s 69-53 loss at Texas A&M.
Takeaways
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) shoots against Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Missouri: The Tigers, coming off an impressive 82-58 rout of Oklahoma, outscored the Bulldogs 49-33 in the second half.
Georgia: The Bulldogs’ three consecutive losses have come against Top 25 teams, including a 76-75 home loss to No. 22 Mississippi State and the loss at Texas A&M. The visit from the Tigers was Georgia’s 12th Top-25 matchup of the season, the most in the nation and a school record.
Key moment
A steal by Tamar Bates set up a basket by Grill that was a key play early in the 15-0 run as the Tigers extended their lead to double figures for the first time. Robinson had two jams and a 3-pointer in the run as the Tigers took their biggest lead at 73-54.
Key stat
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) shoots against Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Missouri outscored Georgia 19-0 on fast-break points.
Up next
Missouri plays host to No. 2 Alabama on Wednesday night. Georgia plays yet another Top 25 game at No. 1 Auburn on Saturday. Auburn escaped with a 70-68 win at Georgia on Jan. 18.
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) vies for a loose ball against Georgia guard De’Shayne Montgomery (2) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri guard Tamar Bates (2) shoots against Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Georgia guard Dakota Leffew (1) and Missouri guard Marcus Allen (4) vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri guard Caleb Grill (31) vies for a loose ball against Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches play against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Georgia head coach Mike White watches play against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart watch play between Georgia and Missouri during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Georgia head coach Mike White speaks with an official at a break in play during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Former NBA and Georgia basketball player Litterial Green waves to fans after a ceremony during the first half of an NCAA basketball game between Georgia and Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) steals the ball from Georgia guard De’Shayne Montgomery (2) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri center Josh Gray (33) shoots against against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri guard Trent Pierce (11) shoots against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) dunks the ball against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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