No. 17 Mississippi State pulls away for 87-73 victory over Bethune-Cookman

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) fights off a steal-attempt by Bethune-Cookman guard Seneca Willoughby, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Starkville, Miss.

Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) fights off a steal-attempt by Bethune-Cookman guard Seneca Willoughby, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)


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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Riley Kugel scored 22 points and Josh Hubbard added 16 to lead No. 17 Mississippi State to an 87-73 victory over Bethune-Cookman. Mississippi State struggled to put away Bethune-Cookman until reeling off a 16-4 run midway through the second half. Kugel was 10 of 13 from the floor and had four rebounds before fouling out late. RJ Melendez and Claudell Harris each had 12 points for the Bulldogs, with Harris scoring all his points in the second half. Trey Thomas and Brayon Freeman each scored 21 points for Bethune-Cookman, and Reggie Ward Jr. added 14. Thomas was ejected in the second half after getting called for his second technical foul.

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