No. 17 Mississippi State opened its SEC season with a dominant 85-50 victory over South Carolina. Josh Hubbard led the way with 21 points, while Claudell Harris added 17 points and nine rebounds. The Bulldogs held the Gamecocks to just 18 first-half points, a record low in SEC play under coach Chris Jans. Mississippi State extended its winning streak to seven games, with Riley Kugel and KeShawn Murphy each contributing 12 points. On the other side, South Carolina struggled offensively, shooting just 29% from the field and 2 for 19 from 3-point range. Zachary Davis led the team with 22 points, while Collin Murray-Boyles was limited to five points on 2-for-9 shooting.
For South Carolina, the loss snapped an eight-game winning streak, while Mississippi State improved to 13-1 and secured the best start under coach Chris Jans. Looking ahead, South Carolina will face Alabama in their SEC home opener, while Mississippi State will take on Vanderbilt in their SEC road opener. The Bulldogs’ strong performance in the SEC opener bodes well for their upcoming games. Stay tuned for more updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.
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