Lyons' return sparks early run

Posted to Live Blog: Missouri vs. Baylor by Ross Taylor at 5:14 p.m., Jan. 31, 2009

Any doubts about how Missouri would respond at home after a lackluster performance against Kansas State on Wednesday have been quickly answered.

MU coach Mike Anderson elected to reinsert senior forward Leo Lyons back into the starting lineup for the first time since his Jan. 11 arrest. Lyons had 7 of Missouri's first 14 points.

Missouri leads Baylor 16-6 at the first TV timeout. Baylor has had little trouble with Missouri's press in its own end, but has found little offense outside of fast break dunks by Kevin Rogers.