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Coach Sam Purcell had a challenge for the team entering Thursday: answer the call. “I thought we had a great scout at LSU, but we didn't do anything we worked on for two days in

Mississippi State finished 33 of 70 (47%) from the field, 9 of 21 (43%) beyond the arc and 3 of 8 (37.5%) from the foul line. The Bulldogs had 44 paint points. “You’ve got to give Mississippi State credit,” Neighbors said. “This is a team that we all picked really high based on the level of talent that they brought in.”

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