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Mississippi State Defeats Ole Miss 84-81 - Recap

Mississippi State got 21 points from Riley Kugel as they ran past Ole Miss 84-81 on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum.

Bettors who backed Mississippi State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.5.

Mississippi State got 18 points from KeShawn Murphy and another 12 points from RJ Melendez. Cameron Matthews contributed 3 assists, while Cameron Matthews cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Ole Miss got 20 points from Jaemyn Brakefield in a losing cause and another 18 points from Sean Pedulla. Sean Pedulla contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaemyn Brakefield had 7 rebounds.

Mississippi State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Mississippi State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-29.

Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee. Ole Miss will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Texas A&M.