beyond the arc. "Having a great guy like Phil, who can see you even if you're behind him, you've just got to knock down shots. Tonight, they were just falling, especially in the second half." The Tigers' two returning players got a lift from junior transfer Earnest Ross, who bounced back from a 2-for-10 debut to score 17 points and grab 10 rebounds. Ross scored 12 after intermission and seemed more relaxed -- and certainly more selective -- than he was against SIUE. He made 7 of 8 shots from the field and added three assists, one block and one steal. "He was very efficient," Haith said. "He passed up some shots, and that's the thing we're getting Earnest to understand: good shot, great shot." Haith is still trying to turn Connecticut transfer Alex Oriakhi into a more consistent low-post scoring threat. He had 12 points and 10 rebounds last night, but 10 of his points came at the foul line. He was 1 for 5 from the floor. Missouri's attack also could have used the spark Mike Dixon provided last season, particularly in the first half, but the senior guard remained sidelined by an indefinite suspension imposed last month. He has missed two regular-season games after sitting out both exhibitions, and Haith offered no timetable for his reinstatement. "I'll let you guys know, as I've said from Day 1, when he's not suspended," Haith said. "So he is still suspended." No matter how long Dixon's out, the coach expects