Mississippi State Tops Vanderbilt 76-64 for Eighth Straight Win

The No. 14 Bulldogs halted Vanderbilt’s seven-game winning streak with strong defense and key late-game plays.

Mississippi State improved to 14-1 after defeating Vanderbilt 76-64 in Nashville, extending their winning streak to eight games.
RJ Melendez led the Bulldogs with 19 points, while Cameron Matthews and Claudell Harris Jr. contributed 16 and 13 points, respectively.
Vanderbilt, previously unbeaten at home this season, struggled offensively, missing 11 of their last 12 shots in the first half and starting the second half 1-for-11.
Mississippi State capitalized on their defensive strength, outscoring Vanderbilt 42-30 in the paint and hitting their first 12 free throws of the game.
The Bulldogs now prepare to host No. 6 Kentucky on Saturday, while Vanderbilt looks to rebound on the road against Missouri.