Missouri Tigers 88, Mississippi State Bulldogs 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Missouri Tigers
Missouri Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 88–64 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:55 swung win probability 17% → 3%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Tigers | 54 | 34 | 88 |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 23 | 41 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:55 swung win probability 17% → 3%.
Why Mississippi State Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 23-54 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 9:55 (win probability 17% → 3% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
- Outscored 20-7 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Tigers | 8–0 | H1 9:55 | 17% → 3% |
| Missouri Tigers | 8–0 | H2 12:42 | 0% → 0% |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 2:05 | 0% → 0% |