Mississippi State routs UT Martin 114-68 for Purcell-era scoring record

Mississippi State set a scoring record during Sam Purcell’s tenure with a 114-68 women’s basketball victory over UT Martin on Sunday evening. The Bulldogs shot 60% from the floor and 50% from 3-point range.

State led by six after the first quarter, then broke the game open with 34 points in the second. The Bulldogs made five of seven 3-point attempts in the period and took a 16-point lead into halftime. Cali Smallwood scored 17 points, making all four of her 3-pointers in the second quarter, including shots on three consecutive possessions.

Favour Nwaedozi led Mississippi State with 21 points on 9-for-10 shooting and a team-high 14 rebounds. The double-double was her fifth in a row, dating to the 2025-26 season. Reese Beaty posted her first career double-double, with 12 points and 10 assists. Tootie Lockett added 15 points off the bench, and the Bulldogs finished with 26 assists.

Mississippi State was scheduled to host Troy at Humphrey Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with tipoff listed for 6:30 p.m. on SECN+.

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