Jason Crowe Jr.’s record-breaking night highlights Mizzou’s routing of SIUE

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Mizzou men's basketball team made its way back into the win column with ease in a 96-58 win over Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, on Monday night.

It was a much-needed bounce-back for head coach Dennis Gates' squad, just one game after falling to rival SLU at the Enterprise Center. However, no one had a bigger bounce-back night than freshman guard Jason Crowe Jr.

After struggling in the loss to the Billikens just days ago, Crowe Jr. carried his team in the scoring department against the Cougars, logging a game-best 34 points, including a couple of four-point plays. He also added on four assists and a couple of rebounds.

Crowe Jr.'s 34 points set the program's new record for most points scored in a game by a freshman.

Just behind him in scoring was another true freshman: forward Toni Bryant. He had a good response to that SLU game, as well, putting up 18 points for the Tigers, as well as providing a presence on the boards with seven rebounds.

Forward Bryson Tiller was the only other player to get into double-figures, as he finished his night with 11 points.

Coach Gates' squad was efficient in just about every aspect of the game, on Monday, shooting 58 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range.

Up next - Mizzou will get set for its second neutral site clash of the season, as the Tigers will face Marquette at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday. Tip off is slated for 1:30 p.m.