Robin Pingeton Head Coach | Curators of the University of Missouri
Robin Pingeton Head Coach | Curators of the University of Missouri
Mizzou women's basketball defeated Arkansas State 97-75 on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Five Tigers scored in double figures during the game.
Junior guard Grace Slaughter led the team with 23 points and nine rebounds. Senior forward Jordana Reisma achieved her second double-double of the season, finishing with 22 points and 15 rebounds. Redshirt senior guard Jayla Smith contributed across multiple categories, recording 15 points, six blocks, four steals, two assists, and two rebounds.
The game began with Mizzou winning the jump ball and Slaughter scoring an immediate three-pointer. The first quarter was competitive, ending with Mizzou leading 17-14 after a late steal by Smith and a finish at the rim by Slaughter.
In the second quarter, Mizzou made all seven of its first field goals. Junior guard Abby Shreacke hit three three-pointers early in the period to spark a 17-0 run. Slaughter maintained a perfect shooting record from the field in this frame, adding nine points to her total. Freshman forward Reka Toman made her first three-pointer as a Tiger just before halftime, helping secure a 42-25 lead at the break.
During the third quarter, Reisma scored eight points as Mizzou continued to increase its advantage. Seven Tigers scored in this period, and the team finished by making its last five field goals of the quarter. The Tigers' 33 points marked their highest-scoring quarter since November 28, 2021.
A free throw from junior guard Lisa Thompson and a fast-break layup by Smith gave Mizzou its largest lead at 71-48 heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, Reisma scored four quick points for Mizzou before Smith added her first three-pointer of the night. Smith later tied her career high with a fourth steal and extended the team's lead to 26 points with a coast-to-coast finish. With less than half a minute left in regulation, Smith recorded her sixth block of the game—a new career high—to help secure the win.
Mizzou will next play Kansas in Kansas City during the StorageMart Border Showdown at T-Mobile Center on Saturday at 6 p.m., with coverage available on ESPN+.
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