Mississippi State Opens Season With 106-88 Win

Mississippi State opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 106-88 win over Tennessee Tech on Monday night at Humphrey Coliseum. Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs with 25 points and nine assists, while reserve King Grace scored 23.

After Tennessee Tech kept the game close early, Mississippi State broke a 31-31 tie with a 22-6 run late in the first half. Hubbard’s 3-pointer with 4:56 remaining started the surge, and Grace hit three 3s during the stretch. The Bulldogs led 53-37 at halftime.

Mississippi State scored the first five points of the second half to extend its advantage to 21. Tennessee Tech did not get closer than 12 points the rest of the way.

The Bulldogs shot 58.3% from the field and made 12 of 24 3-point attempts. Five players scored in double figures, and the bench contributed 48 points. Hubbard made 7 of 11 shots, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 at the free-throw line. Grace shot 8 for 12 overall and 4 for 6 from 3-point range in 23 minutes.

Tajuan Simpkins added 15 points and five assists for Mississippi State. Thomas Bassong had 14 points and six rebounds, and RJ Johnson scored 12 points and handed out three assists.

Mississippi State is scheduled to play Northwestern State on Thursday. The tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. at Humphrey Coliseum.

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