Sean East II scores 21 points to lead Missouri over Pitt 71-64 in the ACC/SEC Challenge
East II on Mizzou's emphasis on keeping Pitt off glass
After the Tigers' 71-64 win in the ACC/SEC Challenge, Sean East II explains how it was key for them to have the rebound advantage over the Panthers.
PITTSBURGH -- — Sean East II scored 21 points to lead four in double-figure scoring as Missouri beat Pittsburgh 71-64 on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Noah Carter added 13 points and eight rebounds for Missouri (6-2). Tamar Bates scored 12 points and Caleb Grill chipped in 10. East made three shots and Bates and Grill hit two apiece from long range.
Blake Hinson made five 3-pointers and finished with 22 point for Pitt (5-2). Carlton Carrington added 13 points and Ishmael Leggett had 10.
Missouri took the lead for good with 15:31 left in the game and had a 10-point lead with 5:21 remaining. Hinson answered with a pair of 3s during an 8-0 surge to cut the Pitt deficit to 64-62 with 2:30 left. Grill then made a layup, Connor Vanover added an alley-oop dunk and East made three free throws to end it.
Missouri shot 45% (27 of 60) from the floor and made 9 of 14 free throws. Pitt was 16-of-47 (34%) shooting overall but made 25 of 31 free throws.
Pitt hosts Clemson on Sunday to open its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.
Missouri is at home against Wichita State on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bert Smith
- Clarence Armstrong
- Ted Valentine
2023-24 Southeastern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Tennessee | 14-4 | - | 27-9 |
Auburn | 13-5 | 1 | 27-8 |
South Carolina | 13-5 | 1 | 26-8 |
Kentucky | 13-5 | 1 | 23-10 |
Alabama | 13-5 | 1 | 25-12 |
Florida | 11-7 | 3 | 24-12 |
Texas A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 21-15 |
LSU | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Mississippi State | 8-10 | 6 | 21-14 |
Ole Miss | 7-11 | 7 | 20-12 |
Georgia | 6-12 | 8 | 20-17 |
Arkansas | 6-12 | 8 | 16-17 |
Vanderbilt | 4-14 | 10 | 9-23 |
Missouri | 0-18 | 14 | 8-24 |
2023-24 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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North Carolina | 17-3 | - | 29-8 |
Duke | 15-5 | 2 | 27-9 |
Virginia | 13-7 | 4 | 23-11 |
Pittsburgh | 12-8 | 5 | 22-11 |
Clemson | 11-9 | 6 | 24-12 |
Syracuse | 11-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
Wake Forest | 11-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
Virginia Tech | 10-10 | 7 | 19-15 |
Florida State | 10-10 | 7 | 17-16 |
NC State | 9-11 | 8 | 26-15 |
Boston College | 8-12 | 9 | 20-16 |
Georgia Tech | 7-13 | 10 | 14-18 |
Notre Dame | 7-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
Miami | 6-14 | 11 | 15-17 |
Louisville | 3-17 | 14 | 8-24 |