SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Missouri Tigers
No. 21 Missouri women beat SIU-Edwardsville 59-36
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Sophie Cunningham had 14 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 21 Missouri past SIU-Edwardsville 59-36 on Monday night.
In the second half, Cunningham moved into sixth in program history with 1,626 points.
Amber Smith and Grace Berg each added 10 points for Missouri (3-1). The Tigers made 13 of 18 free throws compared to SIUE's seven attempts.
The Tigers led 27-17 at halftime and Cunningham secured her ninth career double-double in the third quarter as they led 40-23.
Coach Robin Pingeton won her 150th game at Missouri, which allowed its fewest points since a 55-35 victory over Nebraska on Nov. 14, 2016.
Sydney Bauman had 12 points and eight rebounds for SIUE (2-1). The Cougars shot 28 percent from the floor, turned it over 19 times and were outscored 32-14 in the paint.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Carla Fountain
- Kylie Galloway
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 3-1 | - | 11-2 |
| Tennessee Tech | 3-1 | - | 10-3 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-1 | - | 9-4 |
| UT Martin | 3-1 | - | 7-6 |
| Little Rock | 3-1 | - | 7-7 |
| Lindenwood | 2-2 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Morehead State | 2-2 | 1 | 7-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 1-3 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 1-3 | 2 | 5-8 |
| Tennessee State | 1-3 | 2 | 2-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-4 | 3 | 1-14 |

