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Kentucky vs Mississippi State Final: 95-90 - Recap

Kentucky got a 27-point performance from Jaxson Robinson as they ran past Mississippi State 95-90 on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum.

Kentucky was a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Kentucky got 15 points from Otega Oweh and another 13 points from Andrew Carr. Lamont Butler contributed 8 assists, while Amari Williams cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Mississippi State got a 19-point performance from Cameron Matthews, who was supported by 15 points from Josh Hubbard. Shawn Jones Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Cameron Matthews grabbed 10 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, 49-45.

Kentucky had a 38-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Kentucky heads into a battle against Texas A&M. Mississippi State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Auburn.