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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Recap - Kentucky Wins 90-77

Antonio Reeves went off for 27 points and added 4 rebounds leading Kentucky over Mississippi State, 90-77, on Wednesday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.

Rob Dillingham had 16 points for Kentucky and Tre Mitchell chipped in with 15 points. Reed Sheppard had 6 assists for them, while Aaron Bradshaw was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Mississippi State got a 26-point performance from Tolu Smith, who was supported by 13 points from Trey Fort. Cameron Matthews had 6 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Cameron Matthews grabbed 8 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Kentucky as they grabbed 30 boards, while Mississippi State only had 29

Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Vanderbilt.