Missouri, Howard eye first win after tough openers

(Photo credit: Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)After falling short in an upset bid at Memphis, Missouri will try to rebound Friday night in its home opener against Howard.

The Tigers (0-1) led by 13 in the second half Monday before fading in an 83-75 loss at Memphis. They faltered in the face of full-court pressure.

"Memphis wasn't pressing in the first half as much as they were in