Missouri riding major momentum into date with Long Island

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After sliding to an 8-24 finish a year ago, Missouri is enjoying a bounce-back season to this point.

The Tigers (8-1) gained momentum by upsetting then-No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday and will try to build on that Saturday when Long Island (4-8) visits Columbia, Mo.

Tamar Bates, who leads Missouri with a 14.1 scoring average, earned SEC Player of the Week honors after scoring 29