Mississippi State Bulldogs Defeat LSU Tigers 80-66
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Mississippi State Bulldogs 80, LSU Tigers 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?
Mississippi State Bulldogs beat LSU Tigers 80-66 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on January 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?
LSU Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Mississippi State Bulldogs overcame the LSU Tigers with a final score of 80-66 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. This victory marks an important moment for the Bulldogs, who have struggled recently but managed to secure a much-needed win against a conference rival. The Bulldogs' performance is particularly noteworthy given their recent form, which had seen them on a five-game losing streak prior to this game.
The Bulldogs entered this contest with an overall record of 11-10, while the Tigers held a record of 13-8. Mississippi State's recent form had been inconsistent, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 76.6 points scored and allowing 78.9 points per game. In contrast, LSU had a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, averaging 77.9 points scored and allowing 76.3 points per game. Both teams had shown vulnerabilities in their defenses, making this matchup a compelling clash of styles.
When considering home and away performances, LSU had a home record of 4-2, while Mississippi State's away record stood at 1-2. However, the Bulldogs capitalized on their opportunity to play against a struggling LSU team, who had lost their last two games, including a recent defeat to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, Mississippi State had previously defeated LSU in both encounters during the 2025 season, winning 91-62 and 81-69. This history likely provided the Bulldogs with additional confidence heading into this game.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed them to field their strongest lineups. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, but both teams were able to compete at full strength.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had LSU as 7.5-point favorites, with a total set at 154.5 points. The odds reflected the expectation that LSU would perform well at home, but the Bulldogs defied those expectations with a strong performance.
The game conditions were typical for a January evening in Baton Rouge, with a lively atmosphere as fans filled the arena to support their teams. The energy was palpable, and both teams fed off the crowd's enthusiasm, particularly Mississippi State as they built their lead.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Mississippi State, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and extended their lead. Key scoring plays included free throws from Marquel Sutton and Quincy Ballard, which helped solidify the Bulldogs' advantage as the clock wound down. LSU attempted to rally late in the game, with Rashad King contributing a layup and free throw, but it was too little, too late.
Ultimately, the Bulldogs' ability to execute their game plan effectively and capitalize on their scoring opportunities proved decisive, allowing them to snap their losing streak and secure a significant victory over the Tigers.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LSU -7.5 | 154.5 o -115 / u -105 | Mississippi State Bulldogs +260 · LSU Tigers -325 |
Leaders
- PointsMax Mackinnon15LSU Tigers
- AssistsDedan Thomas Jr.4LSU Tigers
- ReboundsPablo Tamba5LSU Tigers
- PointsJosh Hubbard15Mississippi State Bulldogs
- AssistsJa'Borri McGhee4Mississippi State Bulldogs
- ReboundsSergej Macura10Mississippi State Bulldogs
Recent form
LSU Tigers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L277.9 scored · 76.3 allowed per game4-2 at home
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- W78-70vs Missouri TigersJan 17
- L74-75vs Kentucky WildcatsJan 15
- L73-84at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 10
- L68-78vs South Carolina GamecocksJan 7
- L72-75at Texas A&M AggiesJan 3
- W90-62vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 30
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Mississippi State Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L576.6 scored · 78.9 allowed per game1-2 away
- L56-88vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 24
- L68-88at Texas A&M AggiesJan 22
- L67-68vs Ole Miss RebelsJan 18
- L82-97vs Alabama Crimson TideJan 14
- L68-92at Kentucky WildcatsJan 11
- W72-53vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 8
- W101-98at Texas LonghornsJan 3
- W94-56vs Alabama State HornetsDec 30
- W71-66vs Memphis TigersDec 20
- W87-83vs Long Island University SharksDec 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-55 | 25-58 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 4-20 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 20 |
| Free throws | 14-20 | 12-23 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 16 |
| Assists | 14 | 7 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-32Max Mackinnon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pablo Tamba assists)
- 2nd Half51-32Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-32Josh Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-32Josh Hubbard makes layup
- 2nd Half54-34Max Mackinnon makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-34Sergej Macura makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-36Dedan Thomas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half58-36Sergej Macura makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-38Dedan Thomas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half58-40Marquel Sutton makes layup
- 2nd Half58-42Max Mackinnon makes layup
- 2nd Half60-42King Grace makes layup
- 2nd Half63-42Jayden Epps makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-44Pablo Tamba makes layup (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half66-44Jayden Epps makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-44Sergej Macura makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-45Max Mackinnon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-46Max Mackinnon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-46Achor Achor makes 5-foot dunk (Quincy Ballard assists)
- 2nd Half71-46Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-46Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-48Pablo Tamba makes layup
- 2nd Half72-49Pablo Tamba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-51Rashad King makes layup
- 2nd Half73-51Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-51Ja'Borri McGhee makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half76-53Rashad King makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half76-54Rashad King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-56Max Mackinnon makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half77-56Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-56Josh Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-59Rashad King makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jalen Reece assists)
- 2nd Half78-60Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-61Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-61Quincy Ballard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-61Quincy Ballard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-62Jalen Reece makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-64Rashad King makes layup
- 2nd Half80-65Rashad King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-66Pablo Tamba makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours LSU Tigers, below favours Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Venue
- Pete Maravich Assembly CenterBaton Rouge, LA
- Attendance7501
- OfficialsTony Chiazza, Joe Lindsay, Lucas Santos
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