
Mississippi State Grabs Eighth Straight Win On Saturday
December 20, 2025 | Women's Basketball
STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs moved to 12-1 on their final road trip of 2025, as they defeated the La Salle Explorers 85-37 on Sunday.
Jaylah Lampley led the Bulldogs in scoring for the first time in her career, as she scored a career-high 18 points. Lampley shot 8-12 from the floor, marking the ninth time she has shot above 50 percent in a game. Five games of those nine saw Lampley make at least five shots from the floor.
Destiney McPhaul stuffed the stat sheet in her return to Philadelphia with her first career double double. McPhaul finished with 16 points, six rebounds and career-highs of 10 rebounds and six steals. She shot 50 percent from the floor and from beyond the arch with a pair of makes from distance.
Favour Nwaedozi earned her seventh double double of the season with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Chandler Prater grabbed her fourth consecutive double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Trayanna Crisp finished in double figures for the fifth time this season with 10 points.
Mississippi State basketball has now won eight consecutive games going into the holiday break. The Bulldogs will conclude non-conference play against Samford on December 28 inside Humphrey Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. on SECN+.
Visit HailState.com for the latest news and information on women's basketball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateWBK' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Jaylah Lampley led the Bulldogs in scoring for the first time in her career, as she scored a career-high 18 points. Lampley shot 8-12 from the floor, marking the ninth time she has shot above 50 percent in a game. Five games of those nine saw Lampley make at least five shots from the floor.
Destiney McPhaul stuffed the stat sheet in her return to Philadelphia with her first career double double. McPhaul finished with 16 points, six rebounds and career-highs of 10 rebounds and six steals. She shot 50 percent from the floor and from beyond the arch with a pair of makes from distance.
Favour Nwaedozi earned her seventh double double of the season with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Chandler Prater grabbed her fourth consecutive double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Trayanna Crisp finished in double figures for the fifth time this season with 10 points.
Mississippi State basketball has now won eight consecutive games going into the holiday break. The Bulldogs will conclude non-conference play against Samford on December 28 inside Humphrey Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. on SECN+.
Visit HailState.com for the latest news and information on women's basketball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateWBK' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
MS
LaS
FG%
.486
.242
3FG%
.333
.200
FT%
.833
.600
RB
52
31
TO
13
22
STL
13
8
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