Matt McMahon and Co. fall in crushing fashion, Bulldogs dominant across all 40 minutes in Baton Rouge.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 15 points, Quincy Ballard added 13 and Mississippi State dominated LSU from the start in an 80-66 victory on Wednesday night. Mississippi State shot 60% and outrebounded LSU 17-5 in the first 10 minutes while building a 30-10 lead.

LSU (13-8, 1-7 SEC) knows that it is in a large hole after a dreadful start to SEC play. Coach Matt McMahon explained what the focus is for his team ahead of its second meeting against South Carolina.

Mississippi State built on a dominant first half and never looked back, earning a much-needed SEC road win over LSU.

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Mississippi State basketball created a comfortable lead in the first half and outrebounded LSU to end its five-game losing streak.

BATON ROUGE, LA. – The LSU men’s basketball team fell to Mississippi State, 80-66, on Wednesday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.. With the loss, LSU drops to 13-8, while Mississippi State improves to 11-10 on the season.

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Matt McMahon and Co. will look to get back in the win column, set to square off against the Bulldogs at home.