No. 4 Alabama Edges No. 14 Mississippi State in Thrilling SEC Road Victory

Alabama's sharp three-point shooting and Chris Youngblood's standout performance secure a narrow 88-84 win over Mississippi State.

Alabama improved to 18-3 overall and 7-1 in SEC play after defeating Mississippi State 88-84 in a closely contested road game.
Chris Youngblood led Alabama with a season-high 23 points, hitting seven three-pointers in a stellar individual performance.
Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard scored a career-high 38 points, keeping the Bulldogs competitive despite the loss.
Alabama's three-point shooting (15-of-31) significantly outpaced its season average, proving crucial in the victory.
Mississippi State dropped to 16-5 (4-4 SEC) and continues to struggle against ranked opponents, now holding a 1-4 record in such matchups this season.