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Robinson has 15 as No. 21 Missouri uses decisive 15-0 run in 2nd half to beat slumping Georgia 87-74

Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) drives against Georgia guard Dakota Leffew during the first half Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) drives against Georgia guard Dakota Leffew during the first half Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Posted Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:47 pm

By CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points, including seven in a decisive 15-0 run in the second half, leading No. 21 Missouri past Georgia 87-74 on Saturday.

Caleb Grill also scored 15 points and Mark Mitchell added 14 as Missouri (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) enjoyed a dominant second half after trailing 41-38 at halftime.

Freshman Asa Newell led Georgia (16-10, 4-9) with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs suffered their third straight loss as they failed to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes.

Newell enjoyed a resurgence after he was held to a season-low six points while making only one shot from the field in Tuesday night's 69-53 loss at Texas A&M.

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