Can the Bulldogs' Paint Domination Overwhelm Razorbacks Again?

The Mississippi State Bulldogs edged out a victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks with a final score of 71-67. The Bulldogs now stand with an unblemished record, while the Razorbacks fell to another defeat. The game was a conference showdown that saw nine instances where the score was tied and five lead changes, indicating a closely contested battle.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs showcased their dominance in the paint, scoring 40 points compared to the Razorbacks' 30. This inside presence was complemented by their superior rebounding effort, pulling down 42 rebounds in total with an impressive 16 offensive boards leading to 13 second-chance points. The home team's two-point shooting percentage stood at an efficient 57 percent.

Despite committing more turnovers than their opponents (14 for Mississippi State versus eight for Arkansas), the Bulldogs managed to capitalize on those committed by Arkansas, scoring 11 points off turnovers. Both teams had an equal number of assists at ten each; however, Mississippi State's assist-to-turnover ratio lagged at 0.71.

From beyond the arc, neither team shined particularly bright; however, Mississippi State managed to hit four three-pointers at a rate of 27 percent while holding Arkansas to just three made from deep at an even lower rate of 18 percent. Free throw shooting was another area where both teams struggled somewhat but still played a crucial role in the outcome – Mississippi State shot just under sixty percent from the line but secured enough makes (19) when it mattered most.

Defensively, both teams were active around the rim with blocks and steals throughout the contest – three blocks and three steals for Mississippi State against six blocks and four steals for Arkansas.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought win, fans can catch their next glimpse of Bulldog basketball as they host Ole Miss Rebels on February 21st at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. This upcoming game is scheduled for an evening tip-off at approximately eight o'clock local time and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine for fans across America eager to follow along as conference play continues.