Mississippi State Bulldogs Secure Victory at Humphrey Coliseum Against Ole Miss Rebels
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have emerged victorious in a conference game against the Ole Miss Rebels, with a final score of 64-54. The Bulldogs now stand with an impressive record, while the Rebels face another setback in their season tally.
At Humphrey Coliseum, home to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, fans witnessed a competitive match where both teams fought hard to establish dominance. The first half ended closely with the Bulldogs leading by just three points at 26-23. However, it was in the second half that they extended their lead by scoring an additional 38 points compared to the Rebels' 31.
The Mississippi State team showcased a balanced offensive and defensive performance throughout the game. They made 23 field goals out of 58 attempts for a shooting percentage of approximately 40 percent from the field and hit five out of fifteen three-pointers for a three-point shooting percentage of about 33 percent. In contrast, their free throw performance was less impressive as they only made about half of their free throws.
On defense, Mississippi State excelled with steals totaling twelve and one block. Their efforts on defense were complemented by their rebounding as they collected a total of forty-two rebounds - twenty-four defensive and seventeen offensive rebounds which contributed significantly to second-chance opportunities resulting in fifteen second-chance points.
The Ole Miss Rebels struggled offensively against the stout defense put up by The Bulldogs. They managed nineteen field goals from fifty-three attempts which translated into roughly thirty-six percent shooting accuracy from the field and were successful on four out of seventeen attempts from beyond the arc giving them an approximate twenty-four percent success rate on three-pointers.
Despite being outperformed overall, The Rebels did manage some notable statistics such as accumulating thirty-four total rebounds and securing sixteen fast break points which indicated moments where they effectively pushed tempo against The Bulldogs' defense.
As fans look ahead after this hard-fought battle at Humphrey Coliseum that drew nearly nine thousand spectators, attention turns towards future matchups for both teams involved. For Mississippi State fans eager to follow their team's progress through this season's challenges; The next game will be held at Stegeman Coliseum against Georgia Bulldogs on January 11th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming encounter can be viewed nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven ensuring supporters won't miss any action as these two university teams clash on court once again.