No. 17 Mississippi State dominated South Carolina in their Southeastern Conference opener with an 85-50 victory. Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs with 21 points, bouncing back from a recent shooting slump. Claudell Harris contributed 17 points and nine rebounds, helping Mississippi State shoot 56.5 percent from the field and score 52 points in the paint.
South Carolina’s Zachary Davis scored 22 points, but leading scorer Collin Murray-Boyles struggled, scoring only five points on 2-of-9 shooting. The Gamecocks shot a dismal 29.1 percent from the field and were 2-of-19 from 3-point range.
The win marked Mississippi State’s seventh consecutive victory, while South Carolina saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end. The Bulldogs never let up, taking control early and maintaining a strong lead throughout the game.
Mississippi State’s next matchups include fifth-ranked Alabama and No. 2 Auburn, while South Carolina will look to bounce back from their defeat. The Bulldogs’ strong performance on both ends of the court, including ten blocked shots, propelled them to a decisive victory.
The Bulldogs’ dominant display against South Carolina highlights their strength in the SEC and sets a positive tone as they continue their season. With Hubbard leading the charge and key contributions from Harris and Murphy, Mississippi State looks poised for success in conference play.
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