Tigers closing first half strong

Posted to Sports Blog by Zach Mink at 9:23 p.m., March 9, 2011

The Missouri Tigers lead the Texas Tech Red Raiders 42-39 with 3:32 left in the first half. Missouri has gotten great production from its leading scorer and first team All Big-12 selection Marcus Denmon. The junior guard has 11 points. Also contributing for the Tigers is senior Justin Safford with six points.