COLUMBIA The Missouri Tigers finally held on.
A similar outcome seemed to be on the way. Like every home game Missouri has played since Jan. 8, the Tigers built a double-digit lead in the second half. And like every home game in that span, Missouri watched the lead shrink and shrink.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Javon Pickett and Ronnie DeGray III each scored 14 points and Missouri beat Mississippi 74-68 on Saturday night. Missouri (10-14, 4-7