Pittsburgh Panthers @ Mississippi State Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
PITT | 25 | 32 | 57 |
MSST | 47 | 43 | 90 |
Murphy and Nwoko lead Mississippi State to 90-57 rout of No. 18 Pitt
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- — KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thumping No. 18 Pittsburgh 90-57 on Wednesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge.
Mississippi State (7-1) opened a 35-point advantage in the second half and was never threatened. Michael Nwoko had his first double-double of the season with a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Josh Hubbard scored 12 for the Bulldogs, while Claudell Harris and RJ Melendez each had 10 points.
Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh (7-2) with 19 points and Brandin Cummings added 12 for the Panthers, who shot 31% and were outrebounded 49-27.
Pittsburgh: After making their season debut in the AP Top 25 poll this week, the Panthers were blown out from the start during their second loss in three games.
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs bounced back from their first loss of the season, 87-77 to Butler last Friday in the Arizona Tipoff championship game.
Mississippi State jumped on Pitt right away and built a 25-11 cushion on a 3-pointer by Hubbard. The Bulldogs led by 23 in the first half and were up 47-25 at the break.
Pitt went 3 of 11 from 3-point range in the first half. The Panthers took only two free throws and committed eight turnovers before halftime.
Mississippi State shot 54% in the opening period and went 4 of 13 beyond the arc. The Bulldogs outscored the Panthers 11-0 in points off turnovers. MSU also controlled the glass, 27-14, including 10 offensive boards.
Pittsburgh: Plays at Virginia Tech on Saturday to open ACC play.
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs host Prairie View A&M on Sunday.
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Game Information
Starkville, MS
Referee:Don Daily
Referee:Pat Adams
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 11-1 | - | 22-2 |
| Clemson | 10-1 | 0.5 | 20-4 |
| Virginia | 10-2 | 1 | 21-3 |
| NC State | 9-3 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Miami | 8-3 | 2.5 | 19-5 |
| Louisville | 8-4 | 3 | 18-6 |
| North Carolina | 7-4 | 3.5 | 19-5 |
| SMU | 6-5 | 4.5 | 17-7 |
| California | 5-6 | 5.5 | 17-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-6 | 5.5 | 16-8 |
| Stanford | 4-7 | 6.5 | 15-9 |
| Syracuse | 4-7 | 6.5 | 13-11 |
| Florida State | 4-7 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
| Wake Forest | 2-8 | 8 | 11-12 |
| Boston College | 2-8 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-9 | 8.5 | 11-13 |
| Notre Dame | 2-10 | 9 | 11-14 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-10 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Southeastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Arkansas | 8-3 | 0.5 | 18-6 |
| Kentucky | 8-3 | 0.5 | 17-7 |
| Texas A&M | 7-3 | 1 | 17-6 |
| Vanderbilt | 7-4 | 1.5 | 20-4 |
| Tennessee | 6-4 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Alabama | 6-4 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Missouri | 6-4 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Texas | 6-5 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Georgia | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Auburn | 5-6 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Ole Miss | 3-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Mississippi State | 3-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| LSU | 2-9 | 6.5 | 14-10 |
| Oklahoma | 2-9 | 6.5 | 12-12 |
| South Carolina | 2-9 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
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