Missouri Beats Iowa State 34-24

Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander, left, sprints down the sideline ahead of Iowa State's Kennard Banks, center, and Leonard Johnson, right, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24. Alexander set team records for single-season and career yardage during the game. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Nov 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2009 at 11:29 PM CST

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Danario Alexander reached double digits in receptions for the third straight game and Jerrell Jackson had a career day, helping Missouri end a three-game home losing streak in a 34-24 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.

Alexander had 11 catches for 173 yards and a 63-yard score, breaking records for single-season and career yardage set by Jeremy Maclin last season. In his last three games, Alexander has 34 catches for 578 yards and five touchdowns. On Saturday, Jackson had eight receptions for 142 yards and a 70-yard score.

Both of the big plays came in the third quarter for Missouri (7-4, 3-4 Big 12). Iowa State (6-6, 3-5) led 17-10 at halftime.

Blaine Gabbert was 23 for 32 for 337 yards and two touchdowns
and had 51 yards on 12 carries, helping fill the void after Derrick
Washington sustained a concussion in the second quarter.

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