Missouri hands Illinois third straight Braggin' Rights loss
By: Aaron Bennett
Updated: December 22, 2011
St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Phil Pressey scored 20 points and handed out five assists, leading No. 9 Missouri to a narrow 78-74 win over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday. The Tigers (12-0) trailed 70-68 with two minutes remaining, but closed the game with a 10-4 run to secure their first 12-0 start since the 1981-82 season.
Michael Dixon had 18 points in the win, while Ricardo Ratliffe added 14. Brandon Paul posted a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Illini (11-2), losers of two of three. Joseph Bertrand also had 19 points, while Meyers Leonard added 14 points and 11 boards and D.J. Richardson finished with 13 points.
Michael Dixon had 18 points in the win, while Ricardo Ratliffe added 14. Brandon Paul posted a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Illini (11-2), losers of two of three. Joseph Bertrand also had 19 points, while Meyers Leonard added 14 points and 11 boards and D.J. Richardson finished with 13 points.
