After dispatching its first eight opponents with hot shooting and quickness, No. 10 Missouri needed a different strategy to counter Navy on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Missouri coach Frank Haith said his team would need to exhibit patience against the Midshipmen, who play at a slower tempo and are more physical in the paint. Haith's words came to fruition as the Tigers overcame an uncharacteristic slow start and used their defense to pull away from Navy, 84-59.
