Mississippi State Triumphs Over Ole Miss
In a significant victory for Mississippi State, the Bulldogs triumphed over rival Ole Miss with a score of 90-78 on Saturday, snapping a troubling three-game losing streak. Josh Hubbard was a standout performer, contributing an impressive 32 points on 12-of-16 shooting, while Achor Achor added 18 points with a shooting efficiency of 6-of-8. Jayden Epps also played a vital role, scoring an additional 12 points. As a team, Mississippi State excelled, achieving a 57% shooting rate by making 33 of their 58 attempts from the field.
Ole Miss Struggles Continue
On the other side, Ole Miss struggled for momentum as Malik Dia matched his career-high with 32 points, and AJ Storr contributed 21 points from the bench. This loss marked the Rebels’ seventh consecutive defeat, further deepening their woes as they now hold a 3-9 record in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and an overall record of 11-14. For Mississippi State, this victory improved their record to 12-13 with a 4-8 standing in the SEC.
Game Highlights
The game began with the Bulldogs racing to an early 13-3 lead, giving them a comfortable cushion that they maintained throughout the first half. Ole Miss briefly narrowed the gap with a 3-pointer from Travis Perry and a layup by Storr, who cut the deficit to 24-21. However, Mississippi State quickly retaliated; a dunk from Jamarion Davis-Fleming, followed by free throws from Epps, and a three-point shot from Hubbard propelled them back to a 10-point advantage. Ole Miss managed to narrow the score to 31-26, but a dominant 16-2 run allowed the Bulldogs to end the half up 47-28.
In the second half, Mississippi State comfortably held a double-digit lead, holding off any attempts from Ole Miss to bridge the gap. Looking ahead, the Bulldogs will host Auburn on Wednesday, whereas Ole Miss will hit the road to take on Texas A&M on the same day.
