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Missouri vs Mississippi State Final: 88-61 - Recap

The battle between Missouri and Mississippi State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Mississippi State was handed a 88-61 defeat on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum.

Missouri was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.5-point spread as an underdog.

Missouri got 20 points from Caleb Grill and another 14 points from Tamar Bates. Tony Perkins contributed 5 assists, while Josh Gray cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Mississippi State got a 24-point performance from Josh Hubbard, who was supported by 16 points from KeShawn Murphy. Cameron Matthews had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while KeShawn Murphy grabbed 9 rebounds.

Missouri led at halftime, 45-32.

The rebound battle favored Missouri as they grabbed 34 boards, while Mississippi State only had 30

Missouri looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track at Georgia.