Hubbard scores 30 points as No. 24 Mississippi State beats LSU 81-69

Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko cradles a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss.

Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko cradles a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)


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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Josh Hubbard scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half to help No. 24 Mississippi State beat LSU 81-69. Riley Kugel had 12 points for Mississippi State on 5-for-6 shooting. The 20-9 Bulldogs trailed by as many as eight points in the first half and were down 37-35 at halftime. Mississippi State reached 20 wins for the third consecutive season under coach Chris Jans. Cam Carter scored 23 points for 14-15 LSU, and Damion Collins finished with 10. Derek Fountain had nine points on 4-for-4 shooting and grabbed five rebounds.

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