ncaab Game Recap
Mississippi State vs Vanderbilt Final: 68-55 - Recap
Tolu Smith scored 25 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Mississippi State over Vanderbilt, 68-55, on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -13.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Mississippi State got 11 points from Josh Hubbard and another 10 points from D.J. Jeffries. D.J. Jeffries contributed 3 assists, while Tolu Smith cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Vanderbilt got 16 points from Tyrin Lawrence in a losing cause and another 11 points from Evan Taylor. Ezra Manjon contributed 5 assists for them, while Ven-Allen Lubin had 8 rebounds.
Mississippi State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Mississippi State as they grabbed 39 boards, while Vanderbilt only had 32
Mississippi State heads into a battle against Florida. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee.