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Mississippi State Downs Mississippi Valley State 82-52 - Match Report

Mississippi State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Mississippi Valley State out of the gym and running up a 82-52 score at Humphrey Coliseum.

Mississippi State got 24 points from Tolu Smith and another 12 points from D.J. Jeffries. Shakeel Moore contributed 6 assists, while Tolu Smith cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Mississippi Valley State got a 14-point performance from Terry Collins, who was supported by 14 points from Danny Washington. Arecko Gipson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi Valley State, while Arecko Gipson grabbed 10 rebounds.

Mississippi State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Mississippi State had a 39-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Mississippi State heads into a battle against Minnesota. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wichita State.