Mississippi State’s Lack of Effort In Loss to Missouri 88-61

Mississippi State’s struggles continued at Humphrey Coliseum, falling to No. 20 Missouri in a game dominated by the Tigers’ three-point shooting. Caleb Grill led Missouri’s offensive surge, knocking down six triples as the Tigers shot 46% from deep. Despite a 24-point effort from Josh Hubbard, the Bulldogs couldn’t keep pace, shooting just 15% from beyond the arc. Head coach Chris Jans acknowledged the team’s defensive issues, noting the need for adjustments. With a 2-4 SEC home record, Mississippi State now looks to regroup during their bye week before facing Georgia on February 8th.