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Mizzou blows double digit lead in loss to Mississippi State

STARKVILLE, Miss. (KMIZ)

The No. 13 Mizzou basketball team was up by 12 points at halftime, but ultimately lost 78-63 to Mississippi State on Tuesday night.

The Bulldogs outscored MU 51-24 in the second half.

"They set a different tone in the second half, and we paid for it," Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin said after the game.

You can hear Coach Martin's full news conference in the video player above.

Jeremiah Tilmon led the Tigers with 16 points and six rebounds. You can hear his post game thoughts below.

The Tigers are now 7-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC. Up next - MU will host LSU on

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