Mississippi State Upsets No. 8 Auburn in College Basketball Showdown
Josh Hubbard's 17 points lead Bulldogs to second top-10 victory this month, boosting their NCAA Tournament hopes.
- Mississippi State upset No. 8 Auburn 64-58 in a college basketball game, with Josh Hubbard scoring 15 of his 17 points in the second half.
- Cameron Matthews contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds for Mississippi State, which improved to 14-6 on the season and 3-4 in the SEC.
- The victory is Mississippi State's second win over a top-10 opponent this month, after beating No. 5 Tennessee earlier in January.
- Auburn, which started the SEC with a 5-0 record and made it into the top-10 rankings, has now lost two straight games in the league.
- Mississippi State's win provides a significant boost to their NCAA Tournament hopes, with important upcoming games against Ole Miss and Alabama.