Missouri hands No. 1 Kansas second straight loss

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Tamar Bates had 29 points and five takes to assist Missouri beat Hunter Dickinson and No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday.Mark Mitchell scored 17 points in Missouri’s first win over Kansas considering that a 74-71 victory on Feb. 4, 2012. Missouri fans rushed the court after the last buzzer, something Tigers coach Dennis Gates was motivating.

“I simply believe they are worthy of that minute,” stated Gates.Anthony Robinson II

had 11 points and five takes for the Tigers( 8-1), and Josh Gray got a team-leading 10 rebounds.Dickinson had 19 points and 14 rebounds,

but he also dedicated seven turnovers. The Jayhawks (7-2)have lost 2 straight on the road after falling 76-63 versus Creighton on Wednesday night.Missouri opened a 57-33 lead with 14:15 staying on a jump shot

from Tony Perkins. But the Jayhawks outscored the Tigers 30-8 over the next 11:55. Editor’s Picks Bates scored 18 to help Missouri to a 39-25 lead at the break. The Tigers then opened the 2nd half

with a 16-6 run.Takeaways Kansas: Missouri’s size and defensive pressure were excessive for the Jayhawks, who are 5-5 at Mizzou Arena

because it opened

in 2004. Missouri: Enhanced to 4-5 against Kansas when the Jayhawks are ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press poll.Key moment Mitchell hit a 3-pointer to lift Missouri to a 68-63 lead with 2:03 remaining. Gray then hit a set of complimentary throws and Bates converted a layup

to make it 72-63 with 1:16 to play.Key stat Kansas devoted 22 turnovers, consisting of 14 in the very first half.Up next Kansas: Hosts NC State on Saturday.Missouri: Hosts Long Island on Saturday.The Associated Press contributed to this story.