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Seemingly in command for the umpteenth time Monday, No. 4 Mizzou nearly paid for its inability to handle prosperity one last time at the Erwin Center.

But Michael Dixon atoned for a flagrant offensive foul call with 1 minute, 11 seconds left that had enabled Texas to take a 66-65 lead by storming to the hoop on MU's next possession, going high off the glass with his left hand with 31 seconds left to give MU a 67-66 lead. And the Tigers won by that score.

"Mike is one of those guys, he's got that mental toughness," MU coach Frank Haith said. "He's not afraid."

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