The Hump was electric in a blackout and Mississippi State took advantage. The Bulldogs blazed past the Rebels after a slow start in the first. That said, Mississippi State knew when to turn it on after Jordan Danberry found Teaira McCowan for the go-ahead jumper with 5:58 left in the first. While the Bulldogs have gotten off to slow starts this season, they know their identity and capability going forward.
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McCowan and Anriel Howard, both who posted double doubles and combined for 49 points and 24 rebounds, led the way Mississippi State and carried them throughout.