Melendez makes 2 late free throws, No. 25 Mississippi State beats McNeese State 66-63

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) shoots against McNeese State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tupelo, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Mississippi State won 66-63.

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) shoots against McNeese State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tupelo, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Mississippi State won 66-63. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)


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TUPELO, Miss. — RJ Melendez had a season-high 18 points and Josh Hubbard added 16 to lead No. 25 Mississippi State to a 66-63 win over McNeese State in a neutral-site game. Melendez made two free throws with nine seconds remaining in regulation to give Mississippi State (9-1) a 66-61 lead that it held on to. Joe Charles led McNeese State (5-5) with 19 points while Sincere Parker finished with 16. Javohn Garcia and Brandon Murray each added 10 points for the Cowboys.

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