Missouri Tigers Defeat Mississippi State Bulldogs 88-64
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Humphrey Coliseum
Missouri Tigers 88, Mississippi State Bulldogs 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Missouri Tigers beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 88-64 at Humphrey Coliseum on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Missouri Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
The Missouri Tigers secured a decisive 88-64 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. This win marks Missouri's continued dominance over Mississippi State, extending their winning streak against them to three games, with the Bulldogs yet to claim a victory in their last three encounters. In their previous meetings this season, Missouri defeated Mississippi State 84-79 on January 31, 2026, and earlier in the 2025 season, they won 85-73 and 88-61.
Missouri, now boasting a record of 20-9, has shown strong form recently, with a 6-4 record over their last ten games and a current winning streak of one. They have averaged 78.0 points scored while allowing 80.2 points per game during this stretch. Their recent performance includes a win against Tennessee Volunteers (73-69) on February 25, 2026, and a close loss to Arkansas Razorbacks (86-94) on February 21, 2026. The Tigers have performed well both at home and away, holding a 4-2 record at home and a 2-2 record away in their last ten games.
On the other hand, Mississippi State's struggles continued with this latest defeat, dropping their record to 13-16. They have only managed to win three of their last ten games, resulting in a 3-7 record. Their average points scored during this period stands at 76.0, while they have allowed an average of 84.7 points per game. The Bulldogs have been particularly challenged in their recent outings, losing their last two games, including a significant loss to Alabama Crimson Tide (75-100) on February 26, 2026.
The matchup was closely contested early on, but Missouri's consistent scoring and defensive efforts allowed them to pull away in the second half. Notably, Quincy Ballard contributed significantly to Missouri's scoring, making a series of impactful plays, including a dunk and a tip-in. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on free throws was also evident, with Jayden Stone converting all three of his attempts in the latter part of the game.
From a betting perspective, the odds provided by DraftKings indicated Missouri as a slight favorite with a spread of 1.5 points. The total points line was set at 154.5, with over odds at -115.0 and under odds at -105.0. The moneyline reflected Missouri at -130 and Mississippi State at +110.
The game conditions were standard for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish dominance early. Viewers were treated to a display of athleticism and skill, with Missouri's offensive strategy proving effective against Mississippi State's defense. As the game progressed, the Bulldogs struggled to keep pace, leading to their eventual defeat.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as the season approaches its conclusion. Missouri's solid performance reinforced their position as a formidable opponent, while Mississippi State must regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities as they look to finish the season on a stronger note.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIZ -1.5 | 154.5 o -115 / u -105 | Missouri Tigers -130 · Mississippi State Bulldogs +110 |
Leaders
- PointsJosh Hubbard16Mississippi State Bulldogs
- AssistsJayden Epps3Mississippi State Bulldogs
- ReboundsQuincy Ballard6Mississippi State Bulldogs
- PointsMark Mitchell Jr.17Missouri Tigers
- AssistsT.O. Barrett5Missouri Tigers
- ReboundsJayden Stone10Missouri Tigers
Recent form
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Last 10: 3-7Streak L276 scored · 84.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L75-100at Alabama Crimson TideFeb 26
- L89-97at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 21
- W91-85vs Auburn TigersFeb 19
- W90-78at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 14
- L64-73vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 12
- L68-88vs Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 7
- L79-84at Missouri TigersJan 31
- W80-66at LSU TigersJan 29
- L56-88vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 24
- L68-88at Texas A&M AggiesJan 22
Missouri Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178 scored · 80.2 allowed per game2-2 away
- W73-69vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 25
- L86-94at Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 21
- W81-80vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 19
- L68-85vs Texas LonghornsFeb 15
- W86-85at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 12
- W78-59at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 7
- W84-79vs Mississippi State BulldogsJan 31
- L64-90at Alabama Crimson TideJan 28
- W88-87vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 24
- L72-74vs Georgia BulldogsJan 21
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 | Missouri Tigers | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-59 | 26-53 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-20 | 5-19 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 26 |
| Free throws | 20-24 | 7-13 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 54 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 18 |
| Assists | 12 | 9 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 27 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 36 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half52-21Jayden Stone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half52-23Ja'Borri McGhee makes layup (Quincy Ballard assists)
- 1st Half54-23T.O. Barrett makes layup
- 2nd Half56-23Shawn Phillips Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half56-26Josh Hubbard makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-28Shawn Jones Jr. makes layup (Jayden Epps assists)
- 2nd Half56-30Josh Hubbard makes layup
- 2nd Half59-30Anthony Robinson II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trent Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half60-30Anthony Robinson II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-32Quincy Ballard makes 7-foot jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half61-32Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-32Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-32Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-32Trent Pierce makes 2-foot dunk (Anthony Robinson II assists)
- 2nd Half68-32Trent Pierce makes 25-foot three point jumper (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half68-34Josh Hubbard makes layup
- 2nd Half68-36Josh Hubbard makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-38King Grace makes layup
- 2nd Half68-39King Grace makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-39T.O. Barrett makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half70-41Jamarion Davis-Fleming makes 2-foot dunk (Ja'Borri McGhee assists)
- 2nd Half72-41T.O. Barrett makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-41Jacob Crews makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half75-43Jayden Epps makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half77-43Mark Mitchell makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half77-46King Grace makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half80-46Jacob Crews makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half80-48King Grace makes layup
- 2nd Half82-48Mark Mitchell makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half82-51Josh Hubbard makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half85-51Anthony Robinson II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half85-54Shawn Jones Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half85-56Quincy Ballard makes 1-foot dunk (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half85-57Jamarion Davis-Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-59Quincy Ballard makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half85-61Shawn Jones Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half86-61Jayden Stone makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half87-61Jayden Stone makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half88-61Jayden Stone makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half88-64Sergej Macura makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamarion Davis-Fleming assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mississippi State Bulldogs, below favours Missouri Tigers.
Venue
- Humphrey ColiseumStarkville, MS
- Attendance7012
- OfficialsGarrick Shannon, Olandis Poole, Courtney Green
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