NCAAB · Final/OT

SMU Mustangs Edge Mississippi State in Overtime

Friday, November 28, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Humphrey Coliseum

SMU Mustangs 87, Mississippi State Bulldogs 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won SMU Mustangs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

SMU Mustangs beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 87-81 at Humphrey Coliseum on November 28, 2025.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the SMU Mustangs narrowly defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a final score of 87-81. This matchup showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with SMU entering the contest undefeated on the season at 8-0, while Mississippi State struggled with a 3-4 record. The game took place at Humphrey Coliseum, where the Bulldogs have had a mixed home record of 4-1 this season.

The Mustangs have been in impressive form, boasting a recent record of 8-2 over their last ten games and a current winning streak of seven games. They averaged 84.5 points scored while allowing only 69.7 points, indicating a strong offensive and defensive balance. Their latest victory came against the Radford Highlanders, where they won decisively with a score of 89-72. In contrast, the Bulldogs have had a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, with a recent win against LSU New Orleans Privateers (81-78) snapping a streak of three losses. Their average points scored in the same ten-game span is 81.5, but they have also allowed an average of 80.9 points, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

At home, Mississippi State has performed well, but their away record stands at 0-5, which raises concerns about their ability to compete outside of familiar territory. SMU, on the other hand, has maintained an undefeated home record of 8-0 this season, although they have struggled on the road with an away record of 0-2. This game marked their first meeting of the season, with the previous encounter in 2024 resulting in a win for Mississippi State, 84-79.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this critical matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Mississippi State as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5, indicating a close contest was anticipated.

The game unfolded in front of a lively crowd, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation. As the contest moved into overtime, SMU's depth and scoring ability proved crucial. Key moments included free throws from Corey Washington and Ja'Borri McGhee, who consistently capitalized on opportunities at the charity stripe. McGhee also made a pivotal three-point jumper that extended SMU’s lead, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

As the final minutes ticked away, the Mustangs maintained their composure, with Boopie Miller contributing with free throws that sealed the victory. The Bulldogs, despite their efforts, could not overcome the deficit in the overtime period, ending their hopes for a comeback.

This game highlighted the resilience of the SMU Mustangs, who continue their unbeaten streak, while Mississippi State will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward. Fans and analysts will be keen to see how both teams respond in their upcoming fixtures.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MSST -1.5	—	SMU Mustangs — · Mississippi State Bulldogs —

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Leaders

PointsJayden Epps21Mississippi State Bulldogs
AssistsJayden Epps3Mississippi State Bulldogs
ReboundsAchor Achor12Mississippi State Bulldogs
PointsBoopie Miller28SMU Mustangs
AssistsBoopie Miller3SMU Mustangs
ReboundsSamet Yigitoglu13SMU Mustangs

Recent form

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak W181.5 scored · 80.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
L80-96at Iowa State CyclonesNov 11
W86-62vs North Alabama LionsNov 6
L73-85at Missouri TigersMar 13
W91-62vs LSU TigersMar 12
L92-93at Arkansas RazorbacksMar 8
L82-87vs Texas LonghornsMar 5

SMU Mustangs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W784.5 scored · 69.7 allowed per game0-2 away

W89-72vs Radford HighlandersNov 25
W100-69vs Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 22
W106-60vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 19
W87-85vs Butler BulldogsNov 15
W102-91vs Murray State RacersNov 12
W69-58vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 7
W96-76vs Tarleton State TexansNov 4
L54-57at Clemson TigersMar 14
W73-53vs Syracuse OrangeMar 13
L69-76at Florida State SeminolesMar 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	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	SMU Mustangs	Mississippi State Bulldogs
Field goals	32-72	27-70
Field goal %	44	39
Three-pointers	8-27	8-28
Three-point %	30	29
Free throws	15-23	19-25
Free throw %	65	76
Rebounds	50	40
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	36	31
Assists	16	11
Steals	3	9
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	10
Fast-break points	11	16
Points in the paint	34	36
Fouls	16	23
Largest lead	6	9

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-58Ja'Borri McGhee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Achor Achor.
2nd Half52-58B.J. Edwards made Layup. Assisted by Jaron Pierre Jr..
2nd Half52-59Josh Hubbard made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-60Josh Hubbard made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-61Josh Hubbard made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-61Boopie Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Toombs.
2nd Half56-61Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-61Boopie Miller made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half59-62Quincy Ballard made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-63Quincy Ballard made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-63Jaden Toombs made Jumper. Assisted by Jaron Pierre Jr..
2nd Half61-64Jayden Epps made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-65Jayden Epps made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-66Shawn Jones Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-66Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half63-68Jayden Epps made Layup.
2nd Half64-68Corey Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-69Achor Achor made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-69Jaron Pierre Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Washington.
2nd Half67-71Josh Hubbard made Jumper.
2nd Half69-71Jaron Pierre Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half70-71Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-72Achor Achor made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-72Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-72Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-74Quincy Ballard made Dunk. Assisted by Jayden Epps.
2nd Half74-74Boopie Miller made Jumper.
OT76-74Boopie Miller made Jumper.
OT76-76Jayden Epps made Layup. Assisted by Ja'Borri McGhee.
OT78-76Boopie Miller made Jumper.
OT80-76B.J. Edwards made Dunk.
OT81-76Corey Washington made Free Throw.
OT82-76Corey Washington made Free Throw.
OT82-77Ja'Borri McGhee made Free Throw.
OT82-78Ja'Borri McGhee made Free Throw.
OT84-78Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
OT84-81Ja'Borri McGhee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shawn Jones Jr..
OT85-81Corey Washington made Free Throw.
OT86-81Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
OT87-81Boopie Miller made Free Throw.