Mississippi State Stuns No. 21 Memphis with Dominant Road Victory

The Bulldogs secured their first road win over a ranked opponent since 2010, defeating Memphis 79-66 with a balanced offense and stifling defense.

Mississippi State improved to 11-1 after defeating Memphis, marking their fifth consecutive win and first road victory over a ranked team in 22 games.
Riley Kugel led the Bulldogs with 19 points off the bench, while KeShawn Murphy added 13 points and nine rebounds in a strong team performance.
The Bulldogs' defense forced 18 Memphis turnovers, converting them into 25 points, and held the Tigers to just 36% shooting from the field.
Memphis' PJ Haggerty and Tyrese Hunter combined for 43 points, but the rest of the team struggled, shooting only 6-of-28 from the field.
Mississippi State's efficient first-half shooting, including 9-of-18 from three-point range, helped them build an early 20-point lead that Memphis never overcame.