COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Wes Clark's career-high 22 points helped Missouri wrap up its non-conference schedule with victory, beating Savannah Sate 81-50 on Saturday.
Clark finished 9-of-10 shooting and had 12 points in the first half on a perfect 5 of 5 from the field. His previous best was 21 points in a 68-63 loss to Illinois Dec. 23.
Missouri (7-6) took a 41-25 lead after a lopsided first half in which it shot 75 percent from the field while Savannah State (4-7) shot only 25 percent. Missouri made 13 of 14 shots over the course of a 13-minute sequence.
Savannah State's leading scorer Christopher Martin was held to four points on 1-of-12 shooting. Martin was averaging 13.2 points, having reached double-digit points in nine of 10 games.
Savannah State's Isaiah Felder was 3 of 4 from 3-point range for a team-best nine points. Felder and Teslim Idris combined for three consecutive made 3-pointers in the first half after Savannah State missed its first seven attempts.
Missouri outscored Savannah State 42-22 in the paint and enjoyed a 40-30 rebounding advantage. Big men Kevin Puryear, Ryan Rosburg and Russell Woods shot a combined 7 of 11 from the field.
Namon Wright had nine points and six rebounds in the second half, finishing with 11 points and a team-best eight rebounds.
K.J. Walton added 10 points in his second consecutive start for Missouri, shooting 3 of 6 from the field, including 2 of 2 from 3-point range. Prior to this game, Walton had just one made 3-pointer in six attempts.
Savannah State averaged 16.4 turnovers per game entering this game and committed 18, resulting in 25 Missouri points.
TIP-INS
Savannah State: Forward Steven Hagan joined the team at the conclusion of football season, doubling as a wide receiver for the Tigers. ... Savannah State's last game was 17 days ago, a 99-53 loss at Utah Dec. 16. ... Savannah State is now 0-6 on the road.
Missouri: Jakeenan Gant has blocked a shot in seven of Missouri's last eight games, including one against Savannah State and a career-high four against Arkansas-PineBluff. ... Guard Namon Wright is Missouri's leading rebounder, averaging 4.8 per game.
UP NEXT
Savannah State visits Florida A&M Tuesday.
Missouri open Southeastern Conference play Wednesday at Georgia.