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Naismith Tipoff - Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Northwestern Wildcats Wrap - Mississippi State Wins 66-57

Northwestern was burned for 29 points by Josh Hubbard on Sunday as Mississippi State picked up a 66-57 win at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Mississippi State was a favorite by -3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Dashawn Davis had 11 points for Mississippi State and Shakeel Moore chipped in with 8 points. Cameron Matthews had 4 assists for them, while D.J. Jeffries was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Northwestern got a 14-point performance from Ty Berry, who was supported by 13 points from Ryan Langborg. Ryan Langborg had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Boo Buie grabbed 8 rebounds.

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

Mississippi State had a 34-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Mississippi State heads into a battle against Nicholls State. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.