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Slaughter Scores 1000, Powers Missouri Past Unbeaten Wildcats
30 Nov
Summary
- Grace Slaughter achieved a career-high 33 points and 1000 career points.
- Missouri upset undefeated Northwestern with an 85-70 victory.
- The Tigers showed significant improvement, with newcomers excelling.
Missouri's women's basketball team secured a significant 85-70 victory over the previously undefeated Northwestern Wildcats. The Tigers were led by a stellar performance from Grace Slaughter, who not only set a new career high with 33 points but also surpassed the 1,000-point milestone in her Missouri career. This dominant outing highlighted the team's considerable growth since the start of the season.
Slaughter's record-breaking night included a crucial and-one play that propelled her into Missouri's 1,000-point club, achieving the mark in just 71 games. She finished the tournament with an impressive 52 points, 23 rebounds, and seven assists. Complementing Slaughter's brilliance, fellow Tigers like Purdue transfer Jayla Smith contributed 15 points with perfect three-point shooting, and Chloe Sotell added 11 points.
The team's depth was evident, with Shannon Dowell and Jordana Reisma also making key contributions despite Dowell having an off shooting night. Reisma showcased efficiency from the field. The Tigers are now preparing to host California in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday, December 4th, aiming to continue their strong momentum.
