Big second half leads Missouri past Florida
Posted: 02.19.2013 at 11:10 PM
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(AP) -- Laurence Bowers had 17 points plus 10 rebounds and Missouri erased a 13-point deficit in the second half to rally past No. 5 Florida 63-60 on Tuesday night.
 
Phil Pressey added 10 assists, seven points, six rebounds and three steals for Missouri (19-7, 8-5 SEC).

The Tigers didn't have Bowers a month ago in a 31-point blowout loss at Florida.
 
Mike Rosario had 14 points for Florida (21-4, 11-2) but missed a 3-point try at the buzzer.

The Gators had won 13 of 14 and led 49-36 with 10:51 left, then hurt themselves at the foul line.
 
Florida missed five straight free throws in the second half, three times on the front end of one-and-ones.

The Gators made six of 12 foul shots overall, while Missouri was 12 of 15.
 
The Tigers improved to 15-0 at home this season.

They are 30-1 the last two seasons under coach Frank Haith.

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