-DeAndre Gholston got put back in the starting lineup in the second half and came through for the Tigers. I don't think he was taking *great* shots (a bunch of them were contested) but, man, he was knocking them down. It helped to have someone able to get shots to drop inside after the team made just three 2-pointers in the first half. And the game-winner ... I mean, goodness gracious. Those are the moments you live for
-Mizzou had a 14-point lead at one point, largely because of how well they were playing on defense. UCF went 1-10 from the field to start the second half with a couple of turnovers. If the Tigers played like that for the whole game, it wouldn't have been nearly as close.
-Missouri actually didn't win the turnover battle, or the rebounding battle. But they did keep both close enough to keep them in the game. That's all it'll really take for them to collect wins -- just don't get manhandled on the glass or off of turnovers, and you'll have a shot.
-Don't overlook D'Moi Hodge's impact on this game. He finished with 15 points and had swiped three steals. Also had the assist on Gholston's game-winner.
-The Tigers are up to 10 wins and while I don't think this game means they stand a good chance against their next three opponents, I do think it means their goal of reaching the NCAA tournament is alive and well. UCF is a good team and I think has a chance to make the tournament, too.