Finney-Smith helps Florida beat Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Dorian Finney-Smith scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds as Florida defeated Missouri 82-72 on Saturday.

Chris Chiozza added 17 points, eight assists and a season-high seven rebounds as the Gators spoiled Missouri's senior night, which paid tribute to the team's lone senior, forward Ryan Rosburg. Rosburg finished with 11 points and four rebounds, marking his eighth double-digit scoring performance in the last nine games.

Florida (18-13, 9-9) opened the game on a 21-6 run and maintained a double-digit lead throughout much of the game, enjoying a 44-28 halftime lead.

Chiozza scored Florida's first eight points of the second half, including a 3-pointer that spurred a 13-6 run, giving the Gators a 21-point lead, their largest of the night. Chiozza was 5 of 8 from the field, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, despite making his first field goal with 1:40 seconds remaining in the first half.

Namon Wright led the Tigers (10-21, 3-15) with 19 points. Terrence Phillips had 10 points, 10 boards and seven assists.

Phillips was assessed a technical foul at the 14:05 mark for arguing a shooting foul called against Russell Woods, resulting in four free-throw attempts for the Gators. Devin Robinson sank both attempts from the initial foul by Woods and Kevarrius Hayes made 1 of 2 free-throws as a result of Phillips' technical. Robinson finished with 11 points and five rebounds.

Missouri found new life following Phillips' technical, using a 12-2 run to cut the deficit to 11 points with under 10 minutes to play. Florida slowed its tempo following the Tigers' run, trading baskets as they whittled the clock.