# Missouri Newcomers Lead 111-50 Rout of Cleveland State

Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. scored 23 points in his debut as Missouri opened its season with a 61-point victory.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-04T05:01:23.455Z
Updated: 2026-11-04T05:01:23.455Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/missouri-cleveland-state-crowe-november-3-2026

Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. scored 23 points in his college debut Tuesday as Missouri opened its season with a 111-50 victory over Cleveland State.

Crowe made nine of 16 shots, including four of seven from 3-point range. Kennard Davis Jr. added 19 points off the bench, and freshman Toni Bryant finished with 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks.

Missouri had seven players score in double figures. Jamier Jones had 13 points, Trent Pierce scored 11, and Mark Mitchell added 11 points and 10 assists. Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller finished with 10 points and nine rebounds.

The Tigers began the game with a 15-0 run. Cleveland State did not score until Brandon White’s putback with 15:45 remaining in the first half.

Missouri led 56-18 at halftime after shooting 59.5% before the break. The Tigers finished at 60.9% from the field and made 14 of 31 attempts from 3-point range.

Deandre Jones and Rayvon Griffith scored 13 points apiece for Cleveland State. The Vikings shot 32.8% overall and made two of 16 3-point attempts.

Missouri’s lead reached 63 points in the second half. The 61-point final margin gave the Tigers a decisive start after last season ended with a first-round NCAA Tournament loss.

The University of Missouri’s official box score confirms the result and player totals. Crowe and several other newcomers made immediate contributions in the first game of the 2026-27 season.

Sources:
- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/missouri-newcomers-have-strong-debut-rout-cleveland-state--flm-2026-11-04/
- Missouri official box score: https://mutigers.com/boxscore/24304

## Sources
- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/missouri-newcomers-have-strong-debut-rout-cleveland-state--flm-2026-11-04/
- Missouri official box score: https://mutigers.com/boxscore/24304