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Auburn’s freshman star too much for No. 12 Mizzou

January 26, 2021 11:08 PM

Published January 26, 2021 11:07 PM

AUBURN, Alab.

The No. 12 Mizzou basketball game gave up more than 80 points for the first time this season as the Tigers lost to Auburn 88-82 on Tuesday night.

You can hear from head coach Cuonzo Martin in the video player above.

Auburn freshman Sharife Cooper finished with a game-high 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Dru Smith led the Tigers with 21 points. Jeremiah Tilmon also had 21 points and ten rebounds.

Mizzou is now 10-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. Up next - The Tigers will host TCU on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Andrew Kauffman is ABC 17’s sports director. He started working at the station in 2015.

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