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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks Wrap - Mississippi State Wins 65-60
Mississippi State earned a 65-60 victory over South Carolina on Saturday, getting 15 points from Riley Kugel at Colonial Life Arena.
Bettors who backed Mississippi State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.0.
Mississippi State got 13 points from KeShawn Murphy and another 12 points from Josh Hubbard. Cameron Matthews contributed 5 assists, while Shawn Jones Jr. cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
South Carolina got a 19-point performance from Jamarii Thomas, who was supported by 12 points from Arden Conyers. Jamarii Thomas had 2 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Collin Murray-Boyles grabbed 12 rebounds.
Mississippi State led at halftime, 28-21.
The rebound battle favored South Carolina as they grabbed 40 boards, while Mississippi State only had 26
Mississippi State heads into a battle against Alabama. South Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgia.