Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 106–88 on Monday night in the men's college basketball season opener for both teams.
Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard scored 25 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range and 8-of-10 at the free-throw line. Guard King Grace added 23 points off the bench, making 8-of-12 field goals and 4-of-6 three-pointers.
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Forward Tajuan Simpkins recorded 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Forward Thomas Bassong contributed 14 points and six rebounds. Guard RJ Johnson scored 12 points.
Mississippi State led 53–37 at halftime. Tennessee Tech scored 51 points in the second half but did not narrow the deficit.
Golden Eagles guard Caleb Sanders led all scorers with 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting, along with five rebounds and three assists. Guard De’Ante Green was the only other Tennessee Tech player to reach double figures, scoring 12 points. Guard Ty Owens recorded eight assists.
Tennessee Tech hosts Blue Mountain Christian on Wednesday. Mississippi State hosts Northwestern State on Thursday.
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