Mizzou hits 16 3-pointers to top Texas Tech 81-59

March 3, 2012 at 5:27 p.m. | Updated March 3, 2012 at 5:27 p.m.

by BETSY BLANEY, Associated Press

Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe grabs a rebound away from Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Robert Lewandowski, rear, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, March 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long)
Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe grabs a rebound away from Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Robert Lewandowski, rear, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, March 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long)

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kim English scored 20 points, Marcus Denman added 17 and No. 7 Missouri hit a season-best 16 3-pointers to beat Texas Tech 81-59 on Saturday.

Denmon scored all his points in the second half and Ricardo Ratliffe had a career-high 15 rebounds.

The Tigers (27-4, 14-3 Big 12) slowly pulled away in the second half with 12 of their 3s coming after halftime. The win gave Missouri a school record for victories in the regular season.

Texas Tech (8-22, 1-17) stayed with the Tigers in the first half but couldn't keep up with Missouri's long-range barrage, walking away with its worst ever finish in Big 12 play.

Jaye Crockett scored 17 points and Ty Nurse added 12 for the Red Raiders.

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