Missouri men's basketball avoided dropping its first two games in conference play, handily getting past the LSU Tigers.

Missouri men's basketball hosted LSU for their first SEC home opener as both teams searched for first conference win.

Robinson scored 12 points and Bates had eight to help Missouri build a 42-27 lead at the break. Bates scored eight points, capped by consecutive dunks, as Missouri opened the second half on a 15-9 ...