Mississippi State Teams Achieve NCAA Milestones

Mississippi State sports teams had a successful night, with both the men's basketball and women's soccer teams achieving significant victories. The men's basketball team improved to 5-0 by defeating SMU 84-79, overcoming a sluggish start and showcasing strong bench performance, particularly from KeShawn Murphy, who scored 16 points. Meanwhile, the women's soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history after a 1-0 win against Washington, with Zoe Main scoring the decisive goal and goalkeeper Maddy Anderson recording a shutout. Both teams demonstrated resilience and strong defensive capabilities, with the basketball team winning the rebounding battle and the soccer team stifling Washington's offense. The Bulldogs will look to continue their success with upcoming matches in basketball and soccer. Overall, it was a historic night for Mississippi State athletics.