Mississippi State Bulldogs 80, LSU Tigers 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated LSU Tigers 80–66 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 11:39 swung win probability 23% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LSU Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 44 | 36 | 80 |
| LSU Tigers | 21 | 45 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 11:39 swung win probability 23% → 6%.
Why LSU Tigers lost
- Lost H1 21-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 11:39 (win probability 23% → 6% for the home side).
- Shot 46.6% eFG vs a 52.8% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 11:39 | 23% → 6% |