Mississippi State Edges Out Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena in Close Contest
In a closely contested game at Bud Walton Arena, the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs emerged victorious over the Arkansas Razorbacks with a final score of 66-63. The Lady Bulldogs now stand with an improved record, while the Razorbacks face a setback.
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs displayed remarkable resilience and teamwork throughout the game. They started strong, outscoring the Razorbacks 16-13 in the first quarter and maintaining their lead with an 18-9 run in the second. Despite a powerful comeback by Arkansas in the third quarter, scoring 26 points to Mississippi State's 15, it was not enough to secure victory for the home team.
Mississippi State's performance was bolstered by their dominance inside, scoring an impressive 42 points in paint compared to Arkansas' 22. The Lady Bulldogs also capitalized on turnovers, adding eight points off turnovers to their tally. Their defensive efforts were notable as well; they secured six blocks and four steals during play.
The rebounding battle was decisively won by Mississippi State as they grabbed a total of 50 rebounds—32 defensive and 18 offensive—demonstrating their control under both baskets. This effort overshadowed Arkansas' total rebound count of 37.
Offensively, Mississippi State shot at a rate of 38 percent from field goals overall but struggled from beyond the arc with only a success rate of fourteen percent on three-point attempts. However, they excelled at free throw shooting with an eighty percent completion rate which contributed crucially to their win.
Key players for Mississippi State stepped up when it mattered most; contributions across quarters were consistent and clutch plays turned momentum whenever Arkansas threatened to close gaps or take leads.
Looking ahead for fans of The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs is another exciting matchup scheduled against Ole Miss Rebels on January 14th at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. This home game promises another opportunity for fans to support their team live or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that afternoon at four o'clock Central Time.