Postgame Notes: State vs. Ole Miss

TEAM NOTES

Mississippi State and Ole Miss renewed its rivalry as the Rebels captured a 68-67 decision on Saturday evening at Humphrey Coliseum.
For the third consecutive game, State raced out to an early advantage as the Bulldogs took a 22-11 advantage at the 9:24 mark on a Jamarion Davis-Fleming dunk courtesy of a Josh Hubbard assist.
State carried a 30-27 lead into halftime before a back-and-forth second half featured seven ties and 13 lead changes.
The Bulldogs are 7-2 this season and 56-9 over the last four seasons under Coach Jans when leading at the half.
Ole Miss scored the last basket on a Patton Pinkins midrange jumper on the right baseline with 19 seconds remaining.
State had a few chances down the stretch, but Josh Hubbard was unable to convert a driving layup in traffic during the closing seconds.
State had its three-game winning streak against the Rebels come to a close.
Overall, the Bulldogs still hold a 152-121 all-time series advantage over Ole Miss.
State moves to 5-2 this season and 56-14 over the last four seasons under Coach Jans when holding their opponents to less than 70 points.
State won the battle of the boards by a 46-43 margin on the strength of 14 offensive rebounds.
State falls to 7-2 this season and 55-17 under Coach Jans when outrebounding its opponent.
The Bulldogs are 8-4 this season and 40-14 over the last four seasons under Coach Jans when grabbing 40+ rebounds.
State sank 24-of-65 from the floor (36.9 percent), hit on 5-of-27 from three-point territory (18.5 percent) and connected on 14-of-23 at the free throw line (60.9 percent).
The Bulldogs converted on 18 of their 24 baskets on the interview to outscore the Rebels by a 36-34 margin in the paint.
Conversely, Ole Miss recorded a 29-of-71 shooting effort (40.8 percent), made 2-of-20 on its three-pointers (10.0 percent) and tallied an 8-for-10 mark at the charity stripe (80.0 percent).

PLAYER NOTES

Josh Hubbard

Started his 68th consecutive game over the past three seasons (01/27/2024-01/17/2026).
Provided 13 points where he shot 3-for-16 from the field, 2-for-8 from three-point territory and hit 5-for-10 from the free throw line.
Secured double figures for the 17th time this season, the 36th time over his last 37 outings (01/11/2025-01/17/2026) and for the 80th time in 87 career games.
The 13 points enabled Hubbard to pass Dee Bost (2009-10-11-12) to claim 7th place on State's all-time scoring list. His career total is 1,641 points.
The junior guard enters Wednesday's matchup with Texas A&M 12 points shy from passing Ray White (1967-77-78-79) for 6th place.
Extended his school-record to 65 consecutive games (02/07/2024-01/17/2026) with at least one three-pointer.
Sank multiple treys in 72 of 87 career games.
Hubbard now sits 13 triples away from Barry Stewart's all-time program record.
Dished out five or more assists for the 6th time this season and the 16th time in his career.
Recorded a season-high tying three steals.
Swiped multiple steals for the 8th time this season and 21st time in his career.

Jayden Epps

Made his 75th start in his 103rd career game between State, Illinois and Georgetown.
Opened up scoring for the night with an early floater on the left wing.
Turned in a team-leading 14 points where he connected on 4-of-18 from the floor, 1-of-12 from beyond the three-point line and 5-of-6 on foul shots.
Led the Bulldogs in scoring for the 4th time this season.
Tallied double figures in 13 of his last 15 games at State (11/05-01/17) and for the 75th time in his career.
Dished out multiple assists for the 7th time this season and 60th time in his career.

Shawn Jones Jr.

Appeared in State's starting five for the 15th time in 18 games this season and for the 28th time of his career.
Notched 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Achor Achor

Started in his 13th game this season and for the 47th time at the Division I level between Samford, Kansas State and Mississippi State.
Chipped in 3 points and 5 rebounds.
Collected 5+ rebounds in 13 of 18 games this season and for the 46th time in his career.

Quincy Ballard

Started 16 of 18 games this season and for the 83rd time over his last 85 outings over the last three seasons between Mississippi State and Wichita State.
Came away with 2 points, 3 rebounds and a block.
Secured a block in 14 of his last 16 games for State and in 68 of his last 85 outings over the last three seasons.

BENCH

State was outscored by a slim 30-29 margin in bench points.
Jamarion Davis-Fleming fired in a career-high 13 points to go along with 8 rebounds and a career-best 4 blocks.
Swatted multiple shots for the 7th time this season.
Hauled down his 8th game this season with 5+ rebounds.
Sergej Macura nearly compiled his career first double-double with 9 points and pulled down a team-leading 11 rebounds.
The 9 points were a SEC season's best and matched his 2nd highest career scoring output.
Grabbed 10+ rebounds for the 2nd time this season.
Ja'Borri McGhee garnered 7 points, a season-high tying 7 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.
Dished out multiple assists for the 8th time this season and 34th time in his career.

Postgame Notes: State vs. Ole Miss

Players Mentioned

Achor Achor

Quincy Ballard

Jamarion Davis-Fleming

Jayden Epps

Josh Hubbard

Shawn Jones Jr.

Sergej Macura

Ja’Borri McGhee

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Postgame Notes: State vs. Ole Miss

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Jayden Epps

Josh Hubbard

Shawn Jones Jr.

Sergej Macura

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