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Mississippi State Men’s Basketball Defeats Ole Miss for First SEC Win
Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss, 64-54, in a sold-out Humphrey Coliseum on Saturday for the Bulldogs’ first convention win this season beneath first-year head coach Chris Jans.
It was not a simple recreation for the Bulldogs. Within the first half, they led 26-23 at halftime. Their capturing continued to be an issue down the stretch, capturing 23-of-58 (39.7%) from the sector, 5-of-15 (33.3%) from the three and 13-of-26 (50.0%) from the free throw line.
Down seven factors midway by the second half, the Bulldogs began to get right into a rhythm. They proceeded to go on a strong 16-3 run to propel themselves in entrance with the assistance of a pair of back-to-back three-pointers from guards Eric Reed Jr. and Shakeel Moore.
The Bulldogs’ protection additionally held the Rebels to a mixed 19-of-53 (35.8%) subject purpose capturing and compelled 15 turnovers.
“I do not know the way powerful we have been on a regular basis, however we caught collectively,” Bulldog head coach Chris Jans stated. “We caught collectively when issues weren’t going our manner. The bench was actually good. The huddles have been good. Then lastly, we obtained on that run and have been capable of maintain [Ole Miss] off.”
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Mississippi State ahead Tolu Smith completed the sport with 12 factors, 5 rebounds, one help and one steal. He surpassed the 1,000 profession level mark in Saturday’s win over the Rebels.
MSU ahead Will McNair Jr. additionally completed in double digits, with a season-high 13 factors, seven rebounds and one block.
“Clearly, we did not begin out convention play the best way we wished to,” Reed stated. “However this win was one thing we wanted to jumpstart us and get us again within the gentle. That is what we did.”
With Saturday’s victory, Mississippi State improves to a 12-3 file on the season, together with 1-2 in SEC play. The win additionally snaps a three-game shedding skid for the Bulldogs.
Subsequent up, the Bulldogs will hit the highway to play Georgia on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Athens, GA. The sport might be aired on SEC Community.