ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Mississippi State Defeats Arkansas 78-77
Arkansas was burned for 26 points by Tyson Carter on Saturday as Mississippi State picked up a 78-77 win at Bud Walton Arena.
Mississippi State was a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Reggie Perry had 17 points for Mississippi State and D.J. Stewart Jr. chipped in with 10 points. Nick Weatherspoon had 3 assists for them, while Reggie Perry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Arkansas got a 38-point performance from Mason Jones, who was supported by 15 points from Desi Sills. Jimmy Whitt Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas, while Jimmy Whitt Jr. grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mississippi State were victorious, as the score was 40-33 at the break.
Next game, Mississippi State takes its act home to face South Carolina looking for another win. For Arkansas, they head on the road to face Florida.