STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men’s basketball closed out nonconference play with its most prolific performance of the season on Monday, beating Alabama State 94-56 at Humphrey Coliseum.
The Bulldogs improved to 8-5 ahead of the start of SEC play this weekend, led by Josh Hubbard’s 22 points.
The Bulldogs came out of the gate at a steady pace, with the Hornets matching them step for step at six points apiece in the opening minutes, until Hubbard exploded for three straight makes from three-point land. He would shoot 4-5 from beyond the arc in the first half, tallying 16 points and three assists before the break as MSU built a solid lead.
Head coach Chris Jans saw steady production in the frontcourt and from the wing as well, with Sergej Macura, Jamarion Davis-Fleming and Achor Achor all hitting shots early, combining for 21 points with no misses from the floor in the first half.
The offensive surge continued into the second half, with freshman King Grace emerging as a threat from beyond the arc and driving to the hoop. He recorded 14 points on the night, shooting 6-9 from the floor and posting a highlight reel throwdown on a breakaway.
The Bulldogs now turn to their SEC schedule, which begins on Saturday at Texas. They tip off against the Longhorns at 5 p.m. on SEC Network.
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