Tolu Smith Leads Mississippi State to Victory Over Vanderbilt

Smith's 25 points and 11 rebounds contribute to a 68-55 win, marking his third 20-point game this season.

Tolu Smith led Mississippi State to a 68-55 victory over Vanderbilt, scoring 25 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Mississippi State's bench outscored Vanderbilt's 23-7, with reserve Josh Hubbard contributing 11 points.
Mississippi State led by 19 early in the second half, and despite Vanderbilt's attempts to slow them down with a full-court press, they maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
Vanderbilt's leading scorer, Ezra Manjon, was held to just three points, while Tyrin Lawrence led Vanderbilt with 16 points.
This is the third time this season that Smith has reached 20 or more points, and his 27th career double-double leads all current active players in the SEC.