LSU Dominates Mississippi State, Secures SEC Tourney Bye

0:00On March 2nd, number 6, LSU pulled out a hard-fought win over Mississippi State, 72-63 on the Bulldog Senior Day. Micahia Williams dominated with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead the Tigers. LSU used a strong third quarter push to take control after trailing midway through the period. The victory improves their record to 26 wins and 4 losses overall, 12 and 4 in the SEC. Clinching a double buy in next weeks, tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. Mississippi State Coach Sam Purcell praised Williams as a special all-American talent with great handles and confidence from extra work. The Bulldogs fought back with multiple double-digit scores, but shot just 32% from the field. LSU finished at 46% shooting and grabbed 44 rebounds to states 40. The Tigers overcame 20 turnovers while holding firm after halftime. Mississippi State drops to 18 and 12. Their fourth loss in a row, but they had to the SEC tournament to face Florida on Wednesday

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