Quinerly scores 18 points, Memphis shuts down Missouri in second half for 70-55 victory

Memphis' Jahvon Quinerly, left, heads to the basket as Missouri's Noah Carter defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Roberson]
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 18 points, David Jones had a double-double, and Memphis dominated the second half in a 70-55 victory over Missouri. Missouri led 33-26 at halftime, but Memphis quickly caught up in the second half. A 10-0 run over a stretch of 4-plus minutes led to a 48-38 lead for Memphis with 12:30 remaining. Only four players made a basket for Missouri in the second half, as the Tigers shot 5 for 26 from the field. Quinerly made 7 of 10 shots from the field and added eight rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jones had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
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