Can the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs Maintain Their Momentum After Dominating Ole Miss?
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs emerged victorious against the Ole Miss Rebels with a final score of 69-57. The Bulldogs now stand with an impressive record, while the Rebels are left to reflect on their performance. The game was a showcase of tactical execution and skill, with both teams fighting hard on the court.
From the opening quarter, it was clear that this would be a tightly contested match. The Rebels started strong, outscoring the Bulldogs 14-12 in the first quarter. However, as play progressed, Mississippi State found their rhythm and began to turn things around. By halftime, they had taken control of the game by adding 19 points to their tally against Ole Miss's 16 in the second quarter.
The second half saw continued dominance by Mississippi State as they added another 18 points in the third quarter and finished strong with 20 points in the fourth. Their offensive efforts were led by an impressive field goal percentage of fifty percent and a particularly strong showing from inside the paint where they scored forty points.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with three blocks each; however, Mississippi State edged out Ole Miss with seven steals over four from their opponents. This defensive pressure contributed to eighteen turnovers for Ole Miss which translated into twelve points off turnovers for Mississippi State.
Mississippi State also excelled at distributing the ball effectively throughout their roster as evidenced by fifteen assists compared to nine from Ole Miss. Moreover, they capitalized on free throw opportunities shooting at an eighty percent success rate which helped solidify their lead over Ole Miss who managed sixty-five percent.
The rebounding battle was won by Ole Miss who gathered thirty-seven total rebounds against twenty-nine from Mississippi State; nonetheless it wasn't enough to sway momentum back into their favor.
As fans look ahead for what's next for their beloved team: The next challenge for Mississippi State will be facing off against Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Humphrey Coliseum located at Starkville MS on January 18th at 4 PM local time (5 PM EST). Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds right there in Humphrey Coliseum or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that day.