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Missouri Falls 68-49 to Mississippi State - Recap
Tolu Smith scored 16 points leading Mississippi State to a 68-49 victory over Missouri at Humphrey Coliseum on Friday.
Mississippi State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -10.5-point spread as favorites.
Mississippi State got 13 points from Iverson Molinar and another 12 points from D.J. Jeffries. D.J. Jeffries contributed 5 assists, while Andersson Garcia cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Missouri got a 13-point performance from Ronnie DeGray III, who was supported by 11 points from Javon Pickett. DaJuan Gordon had 2 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Trevon Brazile grabbed 8 rebounds.
Mississippi State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mississippi State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.