Mississippi State Dominates Alabama State 94-56
Monday, December 29, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Humphrey Coliseum
Mississippi State Bulldogs 94, Alabama State Hornets 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama State Hornets vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs beat Alabama State Hornets 94-56 at Humphrey Coliseum on December 29, 2025.
Who was favored in Alabama State Hornets vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Mississippi State Bulldogs triumphed over the Alabama State Hornets with a final score of 94-56 at Humphrey Coliseum. This victory marks the Bulldogs' third consecutive win, showcasing their recent form as they improve to an 8-5 record for the season. Meanwhile, Alabama State continues to struggle, now sitting at 3-10 after suffering their sixth straight loss.
Mississippi State has been on a roll lately, winning six of their last ten games, with a scoring average of 77.9 points per game while allowing 77.2. Their recent victories include a narrow win against the Memphis Tigers (71-66) and a high-scoring battle against Long Island University Sharks (87-83). They have shown resilience at home, with a record of 4-2 in their own arena, and their last five games have seen them average 77.4 points scored and 72.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Alabama State has faced significant challenges this season, particularly on the road, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an 0-8 away record. In their last ten games, they have only managed to win two, with an average of 76.9 points scored and a concerning 81.9 points allowed. Their most recent outing resulted in an 88-67 loss against the Memphis Tigers, and they have struggled to find consistency throughout the season.
The matchup between these two teams was particularly noteworthy given their contrasting recent performances. Mississippi State entered the game as heavy favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at -17.5 in favor of the Bulldogs. The total points for the game were set at 154.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any current issues affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this critical matchup. The conditions at Humphrey Coliseum were conducive to basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Bulldogs as they took control of the game early on.
As the game unfolded, Mississippi State demonstrated their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. They were able to build a significant lead, which they maintained throughout the contest. Key scoring plays included a 15-foot jumper by Micah Simpson and a series of free throws by Tyler Byrd, contributing to the Bulldogs' dominance in the second half. The final scoring plays saw Achor Achor sink a 26-foot three-point jumper, bringing the score to 94-56, solidifying the Bulldogs' victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the current disparity between the two programs, with Mississippi State establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league while Alabama State continues to seek answers as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSST -17.5 | 154.5 o -108 / u -112 | Alabama State Hornets +1100 · Mississippi State Bulldogs -2100 |
Leaders
- PointsJosh Hubbard22Mississippi State Bulldogs
- AssistsJosh Hubbard4Mississippi State Bulldogs
- ReboundsQuincy Ballard15Mississippi State Bulldogs
- PointsAsjon Anderson17Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsAsjon Anderson3Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsAsjon Anderson5Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W377.9 scored · 77.2 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W71-66vs Memphis TigersDec 20
- W87-83vs Long Island University SharksDec 17
- W82-74at Utah UtesDec 14
- L62-65vs San Francisco DonsDec 7
- W85-73at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 4
- L81-87vs SMU MustangsNov 29
- W81-78vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 25
- L78-80at New Mexico LobosNov 22
- L77-98at Kansas State WildcatsNov 21
- W75-68vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 15
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak L676.9 scored · 81.9 allowed per game0-8 away
- L67-88at Memphis TigersDec 23
- L51-88at Cincinnati BearcatsDec 18
- L77-85at Missouri TigersDec 12
- L64-74at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 7
- L87-93at New Mexico LobosNov 27
- L68-83at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 23
- W101-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 21
- L64-66at Air Force FalconsNov 19
- L66-94at Colorado BuffaloesNov 18
- W124-68vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama State Hornets | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 14-50 | 37-69 |
| Field goal % | 28 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 40 |
| Free throws | 23-34 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 32 |
| Assists | 3 | 19 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 50 |
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 38 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-49Asjon Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-49R'Chaun King makes 6-foot jumper (Asjon Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half35-51Quincy Ballard makes layup (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half35-53Josh Hubbard makes layup
- 2nd Half35-55Jayden Epps makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-55Jerquarius Stanback makes layup
- 2nd Half38-55Jerquarius Stanback makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-56Jayden Epps makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-57Jayden Epps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-59Josh Hubbard makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-59Damarien Yates makes 0-foot dunk (Asjon Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half40-61Sergej Macura makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-61Damarien Yates makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-61Damarien Yates makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-63Ja'Borri McGhee makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-65Josh Hubbard makes layup
- 2nd Half42-67King Grace makes layup
- 2nd Half44-67Asjon Anderson makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-70King Grace makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-70Kevin Alabi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-72Quincy Ballard makes 3-foot dunk (Dellquan Warren assists)
- 2nd Half47-72Asjon Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half47-74King Grace makes layup
- 2nd Half47-76Ja'Borri McGhee makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-79King Grace makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ja'Borri McGhee assists)
- 2nd Half48-79Damarien Yates makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-80Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-81Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-83Brandon Walker makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-83Tyler Byrd makes layup
- 2nd Half51-83Tyler Byrd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-84Brandon Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-84Micah Simpson makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-84Tyler Byrd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-86Brandon Walker makes layup
- 2nd Half54-88King Grace makes 2-foot dunk (Brandon Walker assists)
- 2nd Half55-88Tyler Byrd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-88Tyler Byrd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-91Amier Ali makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dellquan Warren assists)
- 2nd Half56-94Achor Achor makes 26-foot three point jumper (King Grace assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mississippi State Bulldogs, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- Humphrey ColiseumStarkville, MS
- Attendance6497
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Garrick Shannon, Olandis Poole
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