Article Photos: Bowers lifts No. 12 Missouri over No. 10 Illinois

Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, heads to the basket as Missouri's Phil Pressey defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, heads to the basket as Missouri's Phil Pressey defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)