FAYETEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 13 Mississippi State women’s basketball team made a strong statement in its quest to return to the nation’s Top 10.
Fresh off an overtime home win over No. 19 Tennessee, the first in program history, MSU went back on the road Sunday afternoon and completed a 2-0 week on the hardwood with a 65-55 win over Arkansas in Southeastern Conference action at Bud Walton Arena.
MSU improved to 19-4 overall and 6-3 in conference play. Thanks to Florida’s upset win over Kentucky, MSU and Florida remain tied for third place in the league standings with seven league games remaining.