Mississippi State Dominates Oklahoma in Convincing Win
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Humphrey Coliseum
Mississippi State Bulldogs 72, Oklahoma Sooners 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Oklahoma Sooners vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs beat Oklahoma Sooners 72-53 at Humphrey Coliseum on January 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Oklahoma Sooners vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 72-53 at Humphrey Coliseum. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Bulldogs, who have now extended their winning streak to six games. Mississippi State's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, and they have averaged 82.2 points scored while allowing 76.0 points per game. Their last five games have seen them score even more, averaging 87.0 points while allowing 75.4.
The Bulldogs' home record stands at 4-2, while they have performed well on the road, going 3-1. In contrast, the Oklahoma Sooners, who came into the game with an 11-4 record, have also been in good form, winning nine of their last ten games. They have averaged 85.8 points scored and allowed only 68.8 points per game during this stretch, showcasing their offensive strength. The Sooners have a perfect home record of 6-0 but have struggled slightly on the road with a 3-1 record.
In their previous meeting during the 2025 season, Mississippi State faced Oklahoma and lost 87-93, making this victory particularly sweet for the Bulldogs as they avenged that defeat. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mississippi State favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 158.5. The odds indicated a close matchup, but the Bulldogs' performance clearly exceeded expectations. Mississippi State was priced at -115 for the money line, while Oklahoma was at -105.
Game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the atmosphere in Humphrey Coliseum providing a strong home-court advantage for the Bulldogs. Fans witnessed a strong display of basketball, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half that helped Mississippi State pull away from the Sooners. Notable moments included Josh Hubbard's 19-foot jumper and a 30-foot three-point shot that capped off the scoring for the Bulldogs.
As the game progressed, Mississippi State's defense proved to be a crucial factor, limiting Oklahoma's scoring opportunities and forcing them to settle for difficult shots. The Bulldogs' ability to control the pace of the game and capitalize on their offensive possessions ultimately led to their decisive victory.
Overall, this matchup showcased the Bulldogs' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, setting the stage for a promising continuation of their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSST -1.5 | 158.5 o -112 / u -108 | Oklahoma Sooners -105 · Mississippi State Bulldogs -115 |
Leaders
- PointsJosh Hubbard30Mississippi State Bulldogs
- AssistsJosh Hubbard3Mississippi State Bulldogs
- ReboundsAchor Achor14Mississippi State Bulldogs
- PointsXzayvier Brown13Oklahoma Sooners
- AssistsXzayvier Brown4Oklahoma Sooners
- ReboundsXzayvier Brown7Oklahoma Sooners
Recent form
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Last 10: 7-3Streak W582.2 scored · 76 allowed per game4-2 at home
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- W94-56vs Alabama State HornetsDec 30
- 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
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- L78-80at New Mexico LobosNov 22
Oklahoma Sooners
Last 10: 9-1Streak W585.8 scored · 68.8 allowed per game3-1 away
- W86-70vs Ole Miss RebelsJan 3
- W93-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 30
- W107-54vs Stetson HattersDec 23
- W89-67vs Kansas City RoosDec 17
- W85-76at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 13
- L70-86at Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 7
- W86-68at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 3
- W75-74at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 28
- W72-53vs Alcorn State BravesNov 23
- W95-71vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 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 | Oklahoma Sooners | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-55 | 25-59 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 3-20 | 2-15 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 13 |
| Free throws | 16-25 | 20-28 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 29 |
| Assists | 4 | 7 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 36 |
| Fouls | 19 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 17 | 71 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-33Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half34-33Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half35-33Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half35-35Josh Hubbard makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-35Tae Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half38-35Tae Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-36Achor Achor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-37Achor Achor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-39Shawn Jones Jr. makes 1-foot dunk (Achor Achor assists)
- 2nd Half38-41Jamarion Davis-Fleming makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half38-43Ja'Borri McGhee makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-43Derrion Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-45Quincy Ballard makes 10-foot jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half39-47Quincy Ballard makes 3-foot dunk (Josh Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half39-49Ja'Borri McGhee makes layup
- 2nd Half40-49Mohamed Wague makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-49Mohamed Wague makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-50Quincy Ballard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-51Quincy Ballard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-51Tae Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half43-52Achor Achor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-53Achor Achor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-53Xzayvier Brown makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-56Josh Hubbard makes 22-foot three point jumper (Brandon Walker assists)
- 2nd Half45-57Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-58Josh Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-58Tae Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-58Tae Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-60Jamarion Davis-Fleming makes layup (Ja'Borri McGhee assists)
- 2nd Half49-60Nijel Pack makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-62Josh Hubbard makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-63Josh Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-65Josh Hubbard makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-67Josh Hubbard makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-67Derrion Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-67Derrion Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-68Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-69Ja'Borri McGhee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-69Nijel Pack makes layup
- 2nd Half53-72Ja'Borri McGhee makes 30-foot three point jumper (Josh Hubbard assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mississippi State Bulldogs, below favours Oklahoma Sooners.
Venue
- Humphrey ColiseumStarkville, MS
- Attendance6883
- OfficialsJoe Lindsay, Courtney Green, Lucas Santos
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