Mississippi State women's basketball team secured a significant victory by defeating No. 9 LSU in a sold-out game. The game was a dream come true for Sam Purcell, with Mississippi State leading LSU 72-61 during the final media timeout. The Bulldogs tied with Ole Miss at 39 at halftime in their subsequent game, with Ole Miss leading 74-73 at the final media timeout. Josh Hubbard stood out with 16 points, 3 boards, and 3 assists. The games marked a significant achievement for Mississippi State, as they secured their first top-10 win since 2018 and LSU suffered back-to-back losses for the first time in two years.
Sam Purcell is now 19-0 when Jessika Carter has a double-double, including 9-0 this season. Bulldogs are 13-0 when she has 20+ points and 10+ rebounds. MSU is 37-0 under Purcell when leading with less than five minutes to play. https://t.co/yBQGWcK773
Mississippi State at Ole Miss is a tremendous game! Shot makers delight. Awesome.
Ole Miss leads 74-73 at the final media timeout.
HALF: Mississippi State and Ole Miss are tied at 39. Murray hits a 3-pointer as time expires to wrap what was an exciting half of basketball. Josh Hubbard has 16 points, 3 boards and 3 assists.
Turnovers are costing Mississippi State early. Bulldogs have already turned it over six times, leading to nine Ole Miss points. Two Ole Miss turnovers have led to no points for MSU.
Mississippi State wins the tip. Away we go. https://t.co/9E6sxBtpJu
Sam Purcell had a quiet moment with Lauren Park-Lane amid the hype of a massive game. While the win against LSU was filled with clutch plays, it was that moment that showed how Sam Purcell got Mississippi State (back) to nights like this. Here's why: https://t.co/LC4f0kKaKu
Mississippi State hands No. 9 LSU their second consecutive loss 👀 (via @HailStateWBK) https://t.co/gOrZaZWlXI
Mississippi State takes down No. 9 LSU 🚨 LSU has now lost three of their last five games. https://t.co/VJcfcokg45
Mississippi State takes down LSU, and Lauren Park-Lane leads a celebration into the stands. For a nationally televised contest, can’t overstate the magnitude of this moment for Sam Purcell. https://t.co/jkowRCdRaJ
MISSISSIPPI STATE GETS ITS FIRST TOP-10 WIN SINCE 2018‼️ LSU suffers back-to-back losses for the first time in two years😳 (📸 @HailStateWBK) https://t.co/H7vu5bz008
Amazing scenes at Mississippi State. Can really tell how much those players love Sam Purcell.
Mississippi State pulls it off, defeating the reigning champions in front of a sold-out crowd. What a night for Sam Purcell and the Bulldogs. Quick story from an unforgettable night: https://t.co/pVcxazcY3g
Final media timeout: MSU leads LSU, 72-61. https://t.co/yMvyloCIti
HALF: LSU leads Mississippi State, 40-35. Tigers got out to a hot start in that quarter with Jessika Carter on the bench, but Sheppard carried the Bulldogs back into it. LSU already has three players in double figures.
END Q1: Mississippi State leads LSU, 20-18. Impressive first from the Bulldogs to keep the crowd in this one. Good contributions from Sheppard and Rogers off the bench. Turnovers, though, have been the problem. Seven turnovers have led to 13 LSU points. https://t.co/BWxd4JAHgO
Humphrey Coliseum is sold out for women's basketball. A dream for Sam Purcell will be fulfilled as Mississippi State is set to face LSU — the reigning national champs — tonight. https://t.co/tH17yczO37
FINAL: Ole Miss 80, Tennessee 75. Quick story: https://t.co/DGukCnjA7d