StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
Hubbard and Grace give State a high-scoring start
Mississippi State began the regular season with a 106–88 victory over Tennessee Tech at Humphrey Coliseum. Josh Hubbard delivered 25 points and nine assists, while King Grace added 23 points and eight rebounds. The Bulldogs built a 53–37 halftime lead and followed it with another 53 points in the second half.
State converted 35 of 60 field goals, including 12 of 24 from three-point range, and finished with 23 assists and a 39–26 rebounding advantage. Tajuan Simpkins contributed 15 points, Thomas Bassong scored 14 and RJ Johnson added 12. Tennessee Tech's Caleb Sanders led all scorers with 28. The Bulldogs are 1–0; their exhibition results do not count toward that record.
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