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Mississippi State vs Marquette Final: 58-55 - Recap
Mississippi State got 15 points from Eric Reed Jr. as they ran past Marquette 58-55 on Monday at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of Mississippi State, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Mississippi State got 12 points from Dashawn Davis and another 8 points from Shakeel Moore. Tolu Smith contributed 6 assists, while Tolu Smith cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Marquette got a 16-point performance from Tyler Kolek, who was supported by 14 points from Kam Jones. Oso Ighodaro had 5 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mississippi State were victorious, as the score was 23-18 at the break.
Mississippi State had a 40-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Utah. Marquette will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia Tech.