Jason Crowe Jr. delivered a historic performance on Monday night, shattering Missouri’s single-game freshman scoring record with a career-high 34 points as the Tigers dismantled SIU Edwardsville 96-58. The 6-foot-4 guard operated with surgical precision, finishing 11 of 16 from the field, including four three-pointers, and converting 8 of 9 free throws. This dominant outing marks the highest point total by a Tigers player since the 2023-24 season, capping a night where Missouri shot 58% from the floor and drained 12 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc.
From 3-for-18 to a historic 34-point explosion: How the Tigers’ guard silenced the critics.
The game served as a dramatic redemption arc for Crowe, who had struggled significantly in Missouri’s 90-84 loss to Saint Louis, where he shot just 3 for 18. On Monday, however, the guard attacked all three levels, hitting deep threes, draining midrange jumpers, and finishing aggressively at the rim. His efficiency was evident early, as he tallied 22 points by halftime to help Missouri build a commanding 48-24 lead, effectively putting the game out of reach before the third quarter began.
Crowe’s record-breaking night came down to the final minutes, where he tied the freshman mark with a four-point play with 8:35 remaining and officially broke it with a layup with 4:02 left on the clock. Toni Bryant provided strong support with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Bryson Tiller and Jamier Jones added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Despite the blowout, SIU Edwardsville’s Dehrio McCaskill led the visitors with 11 points, but the Tigers’ depth and offensive firepower proved insurmountable, improving Missouri’s record to 2-1.
Source: Yahoo Sports
