COLUMBIA, Mo. -- No. 20 Arizona looked polished and poised as it defeated Missouri for the third consecutive season, cruising to a 79-60 victory Saturday in its first true road game of the season.Rawle Alkins led the way for the Wildcats with 19 points and nine rebounds. Kobi Simmons had 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, and Kadeem Allen added 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists.The Wildcats (8-2) jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first 3:12, eventually taking a 25-8 lead with 10:29 remaining in the first half. From that point, Missouri outscored Arizona 28-16 in the half, including a 7-0 run to end the opening 20 minutes.The Tigers (5-4) continued to chip away at Arizonas lead, eventually cutting the deficit to 45-41 early in the second half. However, the Wildcats responded with a 26-4 run that included a Missouri scoring drought of 6:59, halting any momentum the Tigers had mustered.I thought we did great job of coming back, Missouri coach Kim Anderson said. I was really proud of our guys and the way they competed. In the second half early, we had some chances, and then they went on a great run and for all practical purposes, put the game out of reach.Kevin Puryear had a team-best 11 points and seven rebounds. Leading scorer Frankie Hughes was held in check by the Wildcats backcourt, scoring 10 points on 2-of-13 shooting. Russell Woods had eight points and six rebounds, and Cullen VanLeer added eight points, all in the first half.A reported crowd of over 10,000 was on hand for the only currently ranked opponent on Missouris home schedule.VanLeer attributed the Tigers comeback efforts to the home crowd energy.The magnitude of the crowd was really nice to have. We appreciated everyone that came out. We were upset we couldnt get the win today, but hopefully we can continue to get bigger crowds and itll help us get rhythm and flow in the game, VanLeer said.Arizona dominated the glass, outrebounding Missouri 46-28, its worst rebounding margin of the season.The Wildcats led wire-to-wire despite nearly doubling Missouris turnovers, 15-8, and committing 22 fouls to the Tigers 11. Missouri shot 66.7 percent from the free throw line, including 9 of 17 in the second half.BIG PICTUREArizona: The Wildcats entered the game shooting 36.6 percent from 3-point range, but caught fire early against the Tigers, shooting 54.2 percent. Missouri made just 1 of 8 3-point attempts in the second half while the Wildcats made 6 of 10. Missouri was coming off a season-high 3-point output against Miami (Ohio).Missouri: A tenacious on-ball defender, Missouri point guard Terrence Phillips has struggled with foul trouble in recent games. In Mondays 81-55 win over Miami (Ohio) Phillips played only 10 minutes in the second half, finishing with four fouls. He picked up his third foul 3:56 into the second half, limiting him to just 16 minutes against the Wildcats.PIVOTAL MOMENTWoods received a bounce pass in the lane on a fast break and gathered for a two-handed slam in front of the Missouri student section that would have cut the deficit to 45-43, but missed the dunk. On the ensuing Arizona possession, Woods was whistled for a foul, leading to two free throws by Arizona forward Dusan Ristic, who finished with 12 points and six rebounds.LET DOWNFreshman 7-footer Lauri Markkanen entered the game as Arizonas leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 17.8 points and 7.2 rebounds. Against Missouri, the native of Finland had a season-low eight points to go with six rebounds, and fouled out with 2:53 remaining.Puryear discussed his approach to defending Markkanen.Just being physical with him, Puryear said. Not letting him get comfortable with where he was on the floor with the ball. He likes to operate in the mid-post area, so I tried to eliminate that.UP NEXTArizona: hosts Grand Canyon on Wednesday.Missouri: hosts Eastern Illinois next Saturday. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Manti-Teo-Jersey/ . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Nate-Stupar-Jersey/ . The Olympic champion curler and TSN curling analyst immediately went online to look at the Halls long list of honoured members. Thats when the enormity of the honour sunk in. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Larry-Warford-Jersey/ . Numbers Game examines the deal that sees Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Klein switch places. The Predators Get: D Michael Del Zotto. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Andrus-Peat-Jersey/ . Jane Virtanen scored two, and Alex Roach and Elliott Peterson rounded out the offence for the Hitmen (40-15-6). Brady Brassart chipped in with three assists. Colton McCarthy scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Jack Rodewald also scored for the Warriors (15-35-9), who were 2 for 5 on the power play. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Zach-Strief-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Englands James Heath hopes a year of lows and highs is now on an upward trajectory after booking his debut at The Open Championship.It will be the first time the world No.359 has attended the championship in any capacity as he was determined to go there as a player not a spectator.A year which began with the loss of his mum Jenny turned around with the birth of his son Buddy [Heaths mothers maiden name was Budd], a first Challenge Tour victory in a decade and an Open debut.It was genuinely the worst time in my life at the start of the year and anyone who loses their mum will say the same, Heath said. I think about her every day. It is life and it sucks. It has been tough but I know she would want us all to crack on.It has been up and down but the last month has been one of the best.Our little boy is 10 weeks old and all that perspective stuff people talk about is not a joke.You give golf 100 percent but at the end of the day everything will be fine.?After losing my mum in January golf is important but it doesnt mean as much.His golf has improved recently as a second Challenge Tour win 10 years after his first set him up for Open qualifying in Deal.Over the last decade there have been many occasions when Heath has thought about quitting, and when his game has not gone well he has had to work through the winter at his familys heating business or a friends marketing company just to get by.I thought about giving up many a time but then as soon as you think about giving up golf throws you a little nugget, he added. Ive just about kept my head above water and I am slowly benefiting from my experience.His Open debut will gennuinely be the first time he has been at the tournament in any capacity.ddddddddddddI have had a couple of very near misses: there was heartache in 2014 when I was doing well and had a nine on the 13th on the New Course at Sunningdale, said the Worcester Park golfer. Of course Ive dreamed of this for a long time. Ive never been; Ive never wanted to go because Ive always wanted to play.Ive never played Troon either. It is a completely whole new experience. I am preparing to be overwhelmed.There are two approaches: you either make the decision to go up there with a big smile on your face and enjoy the experience and try to soak up as much as possible, or you go in trying to do the best you can and sacrifice the fun.Thats not to say I wont enjoy it, it is merely about not getting caught up in all the bells and whistles.Heath was one of the most high-profile graduates of the Faldo Junior Series and even now his name is still associated with three-time Open champion Sir Nick Faldo.It has been a long time since Ive been involved with Faldo so it is a bit funny, he added. But the help he gave me during that time was such a benefit to my game. I didnt probably appreciate it at the time and there are things I think about now which he taught me.At the end of the day he won six majors -- I can think of worse people to be associated with.But we dont go for beers -- Ive seen him once in the last four or five years -- and if I see him [at Troon] I cant imagine it will be anything more than pleasantries. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Stitched Jerseys China Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Store Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Discount NFL Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys White NFL Jerseys Cheap Camo China NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China ' ' '