Arkansas & Missouri Both Lose In SEC Tournament Thursday

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bryce Brown scored all 17 of his points in the second half, and No. 22 Auburn beat Missouri 81-71 Thursday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Jordan Geist had a game-high 25 points for Missouri, and Torrence Watson matched his career high with 20.

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Florida ended its slump just in time to rescue its hopes of making the NCAA Tournament.

Keyontae Johnson scored a career-high 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds Thursday as No. 8 seed Florida snapped a three-game skid by defeating No. 9 seed Arkansas 66-50 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Daniel Gafford led the Razorbacks with 15 points.

Arkansas awaits a possible NIT invitation.