Mississippi State vs Kentucky Basketball Game Goes to Overtime
The Mississippi State vs Kentucky basketball game required an overtime to decide a winner in this SEC matchup at Rupp Arena. Prior to the game, some analysts suggested this could be a “trap game” for the Wildcats. With an already limited roster coming into the game, UK was in for a challenge without TyTy Washington Jr. and his scoring prowess. However, during the game, Jacob Toppin would go down an an ankle injury of his own, compounding those depth issues.
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Game Final Score
TheMississippi St vsKentucky basketball final score was 74-82 in a game that would not be decided in regulation alone.
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Recap
UK Basketball entered this game ranked No. 12 in the country, dropping a few spots after their loss to Auburn last Saturday.
With a lack up of depth in their roster for this game, Kentucky sharpshooterTyTy Washington Jr. would be watching from the sidelines. The Wildcats would try to replace his scoring with a four other players producing double figures.
Oscar Tshiebwe would have another monstrous performance, putting up 21 points with 22 rebounds! This would be the first 20-20 game for the University of Kentucky since 1976 when Mike Phillips achieved the impressive feat. This marks his 14th double-double of the season, which ranks third nationally in the category.
The Wildcats shot 31-of-66 from the floor, and 6-of-23 from behind the arch. That equates to 47% from the field shooting, and 26.1% from behind the three point line. Certainly not Kentucky’s best shooting performance by any means! The Cats did shoot better from the free throw line however, going 14-20 at 70%.
Kentucky moves to 16-4 on the season, and 6-2 in the Southeastern Conference standings.
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Box Score
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