Riley Kugel scores 21 and No. 15 Mississippi State knocks off No. 21 Ole Miss in OT, 84-81

Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) reacts as he scores a three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss.

Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) reacts as he scores a three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)


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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Riley Kugel scored a season-high 21 points, including two free throws with 11 seconds remaining in overtime, and No. 15 Mississippi State knocked off No. 21 Mississippi 84-81. Ole Miss (15-3, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) battled back from a 73-69 deficit in the final 42 seconds of regulation and tied the game at 74-74 on Matthew Murrell's 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining. Kugel missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer and the game went to overtime. KeShawn Murphy added 18 points for Mississippi State (15-3, 3-2) while RJ Melendez had 12 points. Jaemyn Brakefield had 20 points to lead Ole Miss and Sean Pedulla had 18.

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