ncaab Game Recap
Mississippi State Defeats TCU 81-74 - Recap
TCU was victimized for 27 points and 13 rebounds by Tolu Smith as Mississippi State defeated them 81-74 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Mississippi State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Dashawn Davis had 16 points for Mississippi State and Shakeel Moore chipped in with 11 points. Tolu Smith had 5 assists for them, while Tolu Smith was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
TCU got 19 points from Damion Baugh in a losing cause and another 13 points from Emanuel Miller. Damion Baugh contributed 4 assists for them, while JaKobe Coles had 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 37-30.
Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Carolina. TCU will aim to get back on the winning track vs. West Virginia.