In a closely contested college basketball game, Mississippi State emerged victorious against Arkansas with a final score of 71-67. Throughout the match, Mississippi State demonstrated resilience, recovering from an initial setback where they missed their first two shots but quickly found their rhythm to lead 34-29 at halftime, with Tolu Smith leading the scoring with seven points. Josh Hubbard was a standout performer for Mississippi State, contributing significantly to the team's offense, including a crucial 3-pointer in the final minute. This victory improved Mississippi State's record to 17-8 overall and 6-6 in the SEC. On the other hand, Arkansas, despite a commendable defensive effort and a late-game attempt to turn the tide, fell short. This loss marks a significant moment for Arkansas, as it is the first time the team has fallen below .500 in the Eric Musselman era.
HALF: Ole Miss leads Mississippi State, 38-32. MSU with 12 turnovers in the half. Ole Miss with eight points of that. Jerkaila Jordan with nine points to lead the Bulldogs.
END Q1: Ole Miss leads Mississippi State, 22-18 The 3-point fortunes have turned a bit, letting the Bulldogs trim the deficit down from 12. Rebels have missed four straight from deep after hitting their first two. MSU has made two of three after missing its first two.
Final: Michigan State 73, Michigan 63. Wolverines don't score in the final seven minutes, however they turn the ball over six times as MSU closes the game on a 10-0 flurry. It's Juwan Howard's first loss to Tom Izzo at Crisler Center, U-M is now 2-13 in its past 15 games. https://t.co/2Wbk4ho9tw
FINAL: Michigan State 73, Michigan 63 The Wolverines have lost 18 of the last 23 games since starting the season 3-0. Swept in the season series by the Spartans.
Michigan State shoots 43 percent from the field, 2-for-14 from 3 and still wins going away at Crisler. Michigan commits 22 turnovers (to 11 assists), finishes on a 7 minute scoring drought. Mostly MSU fans left at the final buzzer for Spartans' first win here since 2019.
Michigan State's lead is up to 71-63 with 3:25 to go, and that's probably curtains for Michigan. Just don't have the depth or the composure to hang in games like this. "Go Green, Go White" chants drowning out the U-M band. Another rough night.
That unraveled quickly. After tying the game, Michigan has turned the ball over 4 times in the last 3:36, which directly led to an 8-0 MSU run. Michigan State leads 71-63, 3:25 to play.
Michigan's on a 15-4 run and has the lead back at 37-35 with 38.7 left in the half. Dug McDaniel and Jaelin Llewellyn have combined for 19 points.
7-0 run from Dug McDaniel over the last minute and it's a game again. 31-29 MSU with 2:45 to go in the half.
Shortly after the Michigan State fan contingent chants 'do your homework' at Dug McDaniel, he suddenly erupts for seven straight Michigan points, including a deep 3-pointer to get the Wolverines back within 2. MSU leads 31-29 with 3:00 left in the half.
Some rather loud 'Go Green, Go White' chants have erupted at Crisler Center after that Coen Carr transition dunk. Michigan State leads 31-22, 4:21 left in the half.
Michigan hasn't scored in nearly three minutes, MSU's on a 7-0 run. Lead is up to 31-22 in favor of the Spartans with 4:21 to go in the half. The MSU contingent is *very* loud.
FINAL: Mississippi State holds on against Arkansas. Down the stretch, the Bulldogs had Josh Hubbard. The Razorbacks didn't. MSU is 17-8, 6-6 in SEC. Back home Wednesday vs. Ole Miss. https://t.co/SKnbdSnlm7
FINAL: Mississippi State 71, Arkansas 67. Devo Davis passed up two wide-open attempts from 3 and the Hogs never scored after a 3-pointer from Josh Hubbard in the final minute. Arkansas is under .500 for the first time in the Eric Musselman era.
Mississippi State leads Arkansas 34-29 at halftime. After a tough start, the Hogs got much better defensively as the first half wore on. All things considered, pretty good half for Arkansas.
HALF: Mississippi State leads Arkansas, 34-29. Eight different players score for MSU in the period, with Tolu Smith's seven points leading the way.
Mississippi State missed its first two shots today. Since then, Bulldogs are 10-12. And only lead by six.