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No. 12 Auburn holds off Mississippi State 73-66 to reach SEC Tournament title game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dylan Cardwell scored his only points on consecutive dunks in the final minutes as No. 12 Auburn held off ninth-seeded Mississippi State 73-66 on Saturday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game.
With the SEC’s top three seeds losing their openers Friday for the first time in this tournament since 1983, that left a wide-open path for Auburn (26-7) to win the event for the first time since 2019. The Tigers are in the title game for the fifth time in program history.
They will play either Texas A&M or Florida as they try to win Auburn’s third title.
Chad Baker-Mazara led five Tigers in double figures with 14 points. Denver Jones and Jaylin Williams each added 13. Johni Broome and Tre Donaldson had 10 apiece.
Josh Hubbard scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half, trying to rally Mississippi State (21-13). The Bulldogs go home shy of the championship game continuing a drought that started after their last berth in 2010.
D.J. Jeffries had 12 points for Mississippi State, and Tolu Smith II had 10.
Mississippi State had pulled to within 57-56 on seven straight points when Cardwell got his only buckets of the game. His first dunk came with 4:40 left, then he dunked again with 4:08 remaining before running over in front of some Auburn fans to celebrate with a scream.
This was a chippy game, with double technicals handed out not once but twice. Auburn junior Johni Broome needed a trainer to treat his nose at one point early in the second half with the Tigers up 39-35.
Mississippi State led 31-29 before Williams beat the buzzer driving to the basket for a layup, tying it up at 31 going into halftime after Auburn trailed 12-4 early. Broome’s 3 in the opening minute of the second half put the Tigers ahead to stay.
BIG PICTURE
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs dominated the boards with a 37-29 edge. But after a 10-1 scoring edge off second-chance points by halftime, they didn’t convert those rebounds in the second half. Auburn outscored them 4-2 after halftime. … The Bulldogs also hurt themselves at the free-throw line, going 17 of 27 (63%).
Auburn: Bruce Pearl joined Sonny Smith as the only coaches in program history to reach the title game multiple times. Smith went 1-1 in his trips in 1984 and ’85. The Tigers also went in 2000, and Pearl led them to the title in 2019.
UP NEXT
Auburn beat Texas A&M 66-55 on Jan. 9 but lost on the road at Florida 81-65 on Feb. 10.
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Dec. 14, 2025
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 14, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
10-18-19-20-22
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 7-7-0, FB: 6
Evening: 1-8-0, FB: 1
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 0-4-0-4, FB: 6
Evening: 3-0-5-9, FB: 6
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Mississippi State women’s basketball vs Southern Miss live updates, start time, TV channel
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is taking on another in-state opponent today.
The Bulldogs (9-1) are hosting Southern Miss (7-3) at Humphrey Coliseum on Dec. 14 (2 p.m., SEC Network+).
The Lady Eagles are led by new coach Missy Bilderback. It’s the first game between MSU and Southern Miss since 2019.
The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates from the game. Follow for live updates.
Watch Mississippi State vs Southern Miss
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss score, highlights
This section will be updated when the game begins.
What time does Mississippi State vs Southern Miss start?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- Where: Humphrey Coliseum
What TV channel is Mississippi State vs Southern Miss on today?
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss prediction
- Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State 76, Southern Miss 60
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss injury updates
There are no reported injuries for this game.
Mississippi State women’s basketball schedule 2025-26
The next five games on Mississippi State’s schedule:
- Dec. 17: vs. Alabama State (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Dec. 20: at La Salle (11 a.m.)
- Dec. 28: vs. Samford (2 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Jan. 1: vs. Auburn (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Jan. 4: at Oklahoma (2 p.m., SEC Network+)
Southern Miss women’s basketball schedule 2025-26
The next five games on Southern Miss’ schedule:
- Dec. 18: vs. South Alabama (5 p.m., ESPN+)
- Dec. 20: vs. Louisiana (1 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 1: vs. Arkansas State (6 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 3: vs. Troy (2 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 10: at Appalachian State (Noon, ESPN+)
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Dec. 13, 2025
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 13, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
04-09-11-23-35
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 6-7-0, FB: 4
Evening: 4-3-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 3-1-6-2, FB: 4
Evening: 8-7-3-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 15
Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Story continues below gallery.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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