Mississippi State Triumphs Over Northwestern in Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament

Freshman Josh Hubbard Shines with Career-High 29 Points in Bulldogs' Comeback Victory

Mississippi State defeated Northwestern 66-57 in the championship game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.
Freshman Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs with a career-high 29 points, including 4 of 8 from behind the arc and 7-for-7 from the free throw line.
Mississippi State trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half but used their defense to gradually take control.
Ty Berry scored 14 points to lead Northwestern, whose bench was outscored by the Bulldogs bench 42-8.
Mississippi State remains undefeated at 5-0, while Northwestern drops to 4-1.