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LOS ANGELES — Madina Okot had 14 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out late and ninth-seeded Mississippi State defeated California 59-46 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Eniya Russell added 14 points for the Bulldogs, who next face JuJu Watkins and top-seeded USC in the second round. MSU is back in March Madness for the first time in two years after losing in the national title game in 2017 and 2018. Michelle Onyiah led Cal with 17 points and 15 rebounds. The Golden Bears had their chances after scoring just five points in the opening quarter but they were eventually done in by 24 turnovers.
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