Bulldogs Dominate Devilettes in Starkville Showdown
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs showcased a commanding performance against the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes, concluding with a score of 99-35. The Bulldogs now stand with an unblemished record, while the Devilettes' struggles continue.
From the opening quarter, the Bulldogs set an aggressive pace, outscoring their opponents 34-5. Their dominance persisted throughout the game with subsequent quarters reflecting scores of 21, 22 and 22 points respectively. The home team's offensive execution was mirrored by their defensive prowess; they amassed a total of 12 blocks and snatched away possession with 14 steals.
The Bulldogs' scoring efficiency was evident as they shot at a remarkable rate from both inside and outside the arc. They made good on nearly half of their field goal attempts (48 percent) and were particularly lethal from three-point range, hitting at an impressive rate of 47 percent. Inside play was also fruitful for them as they tallied up to 38 points in paint.
Contributions came from all over as the team dished out a collective effort totaling to 20 assists which greatly surpassed that of their opponents who managed only seven. This facilitated ball movement allowed for high percentage shots leading to more baskets made by the Bulldogs.
Rebounding was another area where Mississippi State excelled; they pulled down an overwhelming number of rebounds totaling to 62 compared to just 32 by MVSU. This included grabbing more offensive boards (18) than MVSU had defensive rebounds (24), which led to second-chance opportunities resulting in an additional fifteen points for MSST.
The Lady Bulldogs capitalized on turnovers too, converting them into twenty-nine points off turnovers while maintaining control over their own possessions with only eleven turnovers during the game.
As fans look ahead, anticipation builds for when Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs will host Vanderbilt Commodores at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville on January fourth at six-thirty PM local time. Supporters can catch all upcoming action live where it unfolds next within this storied venue.