RECAP: Mizzou starts 1-0 courtesy of a season-opening rout

Tigers win under new coach Steve Bieser

Missouri women's basketball notched its first win under new head coach Steve Bieser with a 93-43 victory over Incarnate Word on Monday at Mizzou Arena.

Balanced attack leads Mizzou

The Tigers were led by Aijha Blackwell who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Nine different players scored for Missouri as they shot 52.6% from the field.

Shut-down defense

Mizzou's defense swarmed the Cardinals, holding them to 28.6% shooting and forcing 20 turnovers. The Tigers also dominated the glass, outrebounding Incarnate Word 41-25.

Looking ahead

Missouri will next face Austin Peay on Thursday at Mizzou Arena before traveling to the Bahamas for the Pink Flamingo Championship.