STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Victoria Vivians scored 24 points and Breanna Richardson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining to lead fifth-seeded Mississippi State over No. 4 seed Michigan State 74-72 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Richardson's 3-pointer gave Mississippi State a 72-69 lead. Michigan State's Branndais Agee was fouled while shooting a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession, but could only convert one of the free throws.
Mississippi State (28-7) led 51-38 early in the third quarter, but Michigan State responded with the next 14 points to take a 52-51 advantage going into the fourth.