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Mississippi State Bulldogs Overtime Surge Outpaces Texas Longhorns in Moody Center Battle

The Mississippi State Bulldogs emerged victorious in a tightly contested game against the Texas Longhorns, finishing with a 101-98 win. This victory brings the Bulldogs' record to 1-0, while the Longhorns start their season at 0-1. The game was held at the Moody Center, where an attendance of 10,823 fans witnessed an intense matchup that required overtime to determine a winner.


Jan 3, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) makes a basket against Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher (7) during overtime at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The Bulldogs managed to take a slight edge by halftime with a score of 48-43. Josh Hubbard played a crucial role for MSU, contributing significantly on offense and defense. His ability to navigate through the Horns' defense was instrumental in keeping MSU ahead.


Second Half


In the second half, both teams continued their fierce battle on court. The Dawgs maintained their momentum with strong performances from players like Cameren Paul and Sergej Macura. Despite facing tough resistance from Texas's defensive lineup, MSU managed to hold onto their lead thanks to effective teamwork and strategic plays.


Jan 3, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) is blocked by Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Brandon Walker (4) and forward Sergej Macura (11) during overtime at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Overtime


As regulation time ended tied at 86-86, overtime became necessary. During this period, Mississippi State showcased resilience and determination as they outscored Texas by three points. Achor Achor's defensive prowess was evident as he contributed key blocks that thwarted several attempts by the Burnt Orange team.


The Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns match summary highlights how pivotal plays during overtime secured MSU's victory over Texas in this thrilling encounter.


Jan 3, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Ja’borri Mcghee (2) dribbles defended by Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher (7) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game when Mississippi State hosts Oklahoma Sooners at Humphrey Coliseum on January 7th at 7:00 PM EST. Tune into SEC Network for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting matchup for Bulldog supporters!


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