Mississippi State Bulldogs 89, South Carolina Gamecocks 97
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 97–89 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:02 swung win probability 94% → 73%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mississippi State Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 46 | 51 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:02 swung win probability 94% → 73%.
Why Mississippi State Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 39-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:11 (win probability 76% → 95% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 8–0 | H1 6:11 | 76% → 95% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 3:02 | 94% → 73% |