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March Madness - Ole Miss Falls 73-70 Against Michigan State - Game Recap
Michigan State grabbed a 73-70 win over Ole Miss on Friday, behind a 20-point effort from Jase Richardson at State Farm Arena.
Michigan State did not, however, defeat Ole Miss against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 15 points from Coen Carr and another 13 points from Jaden Akins. Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Carson Cooper cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Ole Miss got 24 points from Sean Pedulla in a losing cause and another 13 points from Matthew Murrell. Sean Pedulla contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaemyn Brakefield had 7 rebounds.
Michigan State trailed at halftime, 33-32.
Ole Miss won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-26.