Overview
- Josh Hubbard tied his career high with 38 points, including 10 in overtime with six 3-pointers and 12-of-15 free throws.
- Mississippi State’s guards controlled the game as Hubbard and Jayden Epps combined for 65 points to drive the Bulldogs’ offense.
- Texas led 86-79 late before Dailyn Swain, who logged career highs of 34 points and 14 rebounds, fouled out with 1:42 left.
- Brandon Walker’s putback with 17 seconds remaining forced OT, and Hubbard hit a go-ahead three and closing free throws to seal it.
- Mississippi State won the glass 47-39 with 19 offensive rebounds as the teams combined for 52 fouls and 71 free throws, with Miller faulting fouls, second-chance points and a late defensive switch onto Hubbard; MSU improved to 9-5 with a five-game streak, Texas fell to 9-5 and visits No. 19 Tennessee next.