Key Highlights
- with 24 seconds remaining. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCook drew a shooting foul with eight seconds left and made both free throws.
- Tyrone Riley IV then wrapped it up with a steal and dunk after a bad pass by Jones. Riley scored 16 points and Ryan Beasley had 12 for the Dons (6-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak.
- Cook had nine points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Jayden Epps, who made five of MSU's eight 3-pointers, scored 21 points and Ja’Borri McGhee scored 13 for the Bulldogs (4-5). USF opened the game with a couple of 3-pointers and eventually led by 10 points before settling for a 30-22 halftime lead.
- The Dons went up by 12 early in the second half but Mississippi State battled back and eventually tied it at 56 with 4 minutes remaining. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMississippi State is 6-1 in Tupelo. This was the first matchup between the two programs. Up nextMississippi State: The Bulldogs take on Utah in the Salt Lake Showcase on Saturday. San Francisco: The Dons visit Saint Louis on Saturday.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.
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