Mark Mitchell scored 18 points as Missouri avoided an upset bid on Tuesday night, defeating Jacksonville State 83-72 in Columbia, Mo. Mitchell, who played a team-high 34 minutes, was 6-of-12 from the field and 6-of-9 at the free-throw line,

Jacob Crews scored 19 points and Mark Mitchell scored 18 points and Missouri overcame a strong effort Tuesday night from Jacksonville State to beat the Gamecocks 83-72 at Mizzou Arena.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Reserve Jacob Crews scored 19 points and Mark Mitchell scored 18 points and Missouri overcame a handful from Jacksonville State and beat the Gamecocks 83-72 on Tuesday night.