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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks Wrap - Mississippi State Wins 66-51
Mississippi State grabbed a 66-51 win over South Carolina on Tuesday, behind a 22-point effort from Shakeel Moore at Colonial Life Arena.
Mississippi State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites.
Mississippi State got 15 points from Tolu Smith and another 12 points from Tyler Stevenson. Dashawn Davis contributed 5 assists, while Tolu Smith cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
South Carolina got a 15-point performance from Gregory Jackson, who was supported by 13 points from Meechie Johnson Jr.. Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk had 2 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Josh Gray grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mississippi State were victorious, as the score was 32-27 at the break.
Mississippi State had a 32-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Missouri. South Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas.