Mississippi State Stuns No. 18 Pittsburgh with Dominant 90-57 Victory

The Bulldogs overwhelmed the Panthers with efficient shooting, rebounding dominance, and strong performances from KeShawn Murphy and Michael Nwoko.

Mississippi State shot an impressive 57.8% from the field and outrebounded Pittsburgh 49-27 in a commanding home win.
KeShawn Murphy led the Bulldogs with a season-high 20 points off the bench, while Michael Nwoko recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated in the paint, outscoring Pittsburgh 52-14, and held a 16-13 edge in offensive rebounds over the Panthers' defensive boards.
Pittsburgh struggled offensively, shooting just 31.3% overall and 30.8% from three-point range, with Jaland Lowe and Brandin Cummings as the only players in double figures.
Mississippi State improved to 7-1 on the season, while Pittsburgh dropped to 7-2 and has now lost two of its last three games.