January 14, 2012; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Phil Pressey (1) celebrates after scoring a breakaway dunk against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Missouri won 84-73. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-US PRESSWIRE
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Columbia, MO (Sports Network) - Ricardo Ratliffe scored 21 points while Phil Pressey added 18 points and 10 assists, and No. 9 Missouri held off Texas for an 84-73 victory at Mizzou Arena.
Marcus Denmon ended with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (16-1, 3-1 Big 12), who have won two in a row since losing at Kansas State a week ago.
They held a 43-30 lead at halftime, and after Texas got within two possessions in the middle of the second half, Missouri pulled away again and led comfortably the rest of the way.
J'Covan Brown poured in 34 points for the Longhorns (12-5, 2-2), who had won their last two.
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