men’s college basketball | Thursday’s games
No. 24 Florida 93, Missouri 54
GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Chris Chiozza ended up with the first triple-double of his career — finishing with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Chiozza joined the exclusive club when he dished to Devin Robinson for a 3-pointer with 31 seconds remaining. Equally impressive: The Gators (17-5, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) tied a school record by winning their third consecutive game by at least 30 points. Canyon Barry led Florida with 17 points. KeVaughn Allen added 15, and Kasey Hill chipped in 11. Terrence Phillips had 14 points for Missouri (5-16, 0-9), which reached the halfway point to SEC futility. Mizzou lost its 13th in a row — tying the longest streak in program history — and its 14th straight in league play. The Tigers also lost their 31st consecutive road game.
No. 5 Arizona 71, Oregon State 54
CORVALLIS, Ore.
Allonzo Trier scored 18 points and No. 5 Arizona roared to life in the second half to defeat Oregon State. Dusan Ristic had 10 points and six rebounds for the Wildcats (21-2, 10-0), who have won 15 straight games. Stephen Thompson Jr. had 16 points and five steals and Drew Eubanks added 12 points for the Beavers (4-19, 0-10). Oregon State shot 50 percent in the first half, but was limited to 34.6 percent in the second half. Arizona shot 53.8 percent in the second half and outrebounded the Beavers 39-26 for the game.
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