Texas Longhorns Overtime Drama: Mississippi State Bulldogs Edge Out in Moody Center Clash

First Half

The Texas Longhorns faced off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the Moody Center, resulting in a narrow 101-98 defeat for the home team. The game began with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess. The Longhorns managed to score 43 points in the first half, led by standout performances from Dailyn Swain and Matas Vokietaitis. Swain contributed significantly with his scoring ability, while Vokietaitis provided strength under the basket.

Second Half

As the second half unfolded, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Horns matched their first-half performance by adding another 43 points to their tally. Tramon Mark played a crucial role during this period, contributing not only on offense but also defensively with key steals that kept Texas within striking distance of MSU's lead.

Overtime

With regulation time ending in a tie, overtime was needed to decide the winner. Despite an impressive effort from Simeon Wilcher and his teammates who added 12 points during this period, it was not enough to overcome MSU's offensive push which saw them score 15 points in overtime.

The post-game report Texas Longhorns highlights that despite falling short by just three points, there were several positives for fans to take away from this encounter. Notably, Texas excelled in fast break opportunities and maintained a solid field goal percentage throughout.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game when Texas travels to Knoxville for an exciting matchup against Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 6th at 9:00 PM EST broadcasted live on ESPN2.

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