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Mississippi State Downs Utah 78-73 - Match Report
Mississippi State got 23 points from Josh Hubbard en route to a 78-73 victory over Utah on Sunday at Landers Center.
Bettors who backed Mississippi State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.5.
Mississippi State got 18 points from KeShawn Murphy and another 12 points from Cameron Matthews. Cameron Matthews contributed 4 assists, while KeShawn Murphy cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Utah got a 15-point performance from Ezra Ausar, who was supported by 14 points from Mason Madsen. Miro Little had 6 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Keanu Dawes grabbed 12 rebounds.
Mississippi State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mississippi State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-40.
Mississippi State heads into a battle against SMU. Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dixie State.