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Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Wrap - Alabama Wins 64-59
Alabama grabbed a 64-59 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Jahvon Quinerly at Humphrey Coliseum.
Alabama did not, however, defeat Mississippi State against the spread, which closed at -6.0 at most sportsbooks.
Jaden Shackelford had 15 points for Alabama and James Rojas chipped in with 9 points. Herbert Jones had 2 assists for them, while Herbert Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Mississippi State got a 15-point performance from D.J. Stewart Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Tolu Smith. Deivon Smith had 4 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Tolu Smith grabbed 13 rebounds.
Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-38.
Alabama heads into a battle against Auburn. Mississippi State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas A&M.