No. 15 Mississippi State defeats No. 21 Ole Miss in overtime

In a thrilling overtime matchup, No. 15 Mississippi State defeated No. 21 Ole Miss 84-81, handing the Rebels their first SEC loss of the season. Riley Kugel led the Bulldogs with a season-high 21 points and crucial free throws late in overtime, while Jaemyn Brakefield topped Ole Miss with 20 points. The game featured a dramatic comeback by Ole Miss, who tied the game in the final seconds of regulation thanks to a three-pointer from Matthew Murrell. Mississippi State dominated the rebounding battle, finishing with a 51-29 advantage, which played a pivotal role in their victory. The Bulldogs' coach improved his record against Ole Miss to 4-1 with this win, as both teams prepare for their upcoming games. Ole Miss will host Texas A&M, while Mississippi State travels to Tennessee next.