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Mississippi State scores 106 points in season opener against Tennessee Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Mississippi State scores 106 points in season opener against Tennessee Tech
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Mississippi State secured a 106-88 victory over Tennessee Tech during their season opener on November 2, 2026. Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 25 points, while King Grace contributed 23 points off the bench. The Bulldogs held a significant 53-37 lead at halftime, with Tennessee Tech rallying to score 51 points in the second half but ultimately falling short. Caleb Sanders was the standout for Tennessee Tech, scoring 28 points. Mississippi State will next host Northwestern State on November 5, while Tennessee Tech is set to play Blue Mountain Christian on November 4.

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  • •Hubbard scored 25 points for Mississippi State.
  • •King Grace added 23 points off the bench.
  • •Bulldogs led 53-37 at halftime.
  • •Tennessee Tech's Caleb Sanders scored 28 points.
  • •Mississippi State next faces Northwestern State on November 5.
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  • 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Hubbard's 25, Grace's 23 bench points power Mississippi State over Tennessee Tech 106-88
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(AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, King Grace added 23 off the bench, and Mississippi State defeated Tennessee Tech 106-88 on Monday night in both teams' season opener.Hubbard was 7-of-11 from the field, 3-for-4 from deep, and 8-for-10 from the charity stripe, and Grace went 8-for-12 (4-for-6 from beyond the arc).

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