At a Glance
- Josh Hubbard scored a career-high 38 points as Mississippi State won 101-98 in overtime over Texas.
- Dailyn Swain had a career-high 34 points and 14 rebounds but fouled out with 1:42 left in regulation.
- The game featured 52 fouls and 71 foul-shot attempts, with the Bulldogs out-rebounding the Longhorns 47-39.
- Why it matters: The win gives Mississippi State a 9-5 overall record and a 1-0 SEC start, while Texas drops to 9-5, 0-1 in conference play.
On the opening night of SEC play, Mississippi State edged Texas 101-98 in overtime, propelled by Josh Hubbard‘s career-high 38 points and a clutch 3-point play from Dailyn Swain that was ultimately undone by a foul out.
Game Summary
The Bulldogs surged to a 86-84 lead with 1:02 remaining, thanks to Hubbard’s transition 3-pointer, and tied the game at 86-86 with 17 seconds left after Brandon Walker’s rebound. In overtime, Hubbard’s layup and two foul-shot conversions gave Mississippi State a 101-98 edge.
- Hubbard’s 31 field-goal attempts, 12-for-15 from the line, 6-for-17 from beyond the arc.
- Swain’s 10-for-18 shooting, 12-for-15 free throws.
- Jayden Epps scored 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting.
- Achor Achor had 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Coaching Comments
Head coach Sean Miller praised Swain’s performance but criticized the team’s defensive fouling.
Sean Miller stated:
> “I thought he was outstanding. Not perfect, but clearly we would not have been in a position to win had it not been for his outstanding play. It hurt us a bit when he fouled out.”
Sean Miller added:
> “We fouled four shooters, and it’s never good when you foul a 3-point shooter, and we did that three or four times tonight. It’s tough to win when you foul like we did.”
Sean Miller commented:
> “Some of the biggest plays in the game were loose balls, long rebounds … just plays where the quicker, tougher team getting to those would win, we weren’t that team.”
| Team | Fouls |
|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 28 |
| Texas | 24 |
| Category | Mississippi State | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 47 | 39 |
| Offensive | 19 | 12 |
Key Takeaways
- Josh Hubbard‘s 38 points lift Mississippi State to a 101-98 overtime victory.
- Dailyn Swain‘s 34 points and 14 rebounds were offset by a foul-out that cost Texas.
- Texas’ defensive fouling, especially on 3-point shooters, was a key factor in the loss.
With the win, Mississippi State remains undefeated in conference play, while Texas will look to rebound in its upcoming matchup against Tennessee.
