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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Akron Zips Wrap - Mississippi State Wins 73-54
Akron was scorched by Tolu Smith for 26 points as Mississippi State defeated them 73-54 in NCAA action on Friday.
Mississippi State was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Mississippi State got 15 points from D.J. Jeffries and another 8 points from Dashawn Davis. Dashawn Davis contributed 4 assists, while Tolu Smith cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Akron got 20 points from Xavier Castaneda in a losing cause and another 9 points from Enrique Freeman. Xavier Castaneda contributed 6 assists for them, while Xavier Castaneda had 4 rebounds.
Mississippi State led at halftime, 35-28.
Mississippi State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-20.
Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Akron will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Morgan State.