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McGhee Scores Career-High 29, Mississippi St. Rallies From 17 Down, Beats Utah 82-74
Mississippi State overcame a 17-point deficit with a strong second half, outscoring Utah 50-32, fueled by Ja'Borri McGhee's career-high 29 points and clutch plays.
- Playing in Utah’s backyard on Saturday, Mississippi State Bulldogs rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Utah Utes 82-74 in Salt Lake City.
- Utah Utes seized control early, leading 52-37 and holding a 40-23 advantage before Mississippi State Bulldogs reversed course with a 15-0 run.
- With McGhee and Jayden Epps delivering late offense, Ja'Borri McGhee scored a career-high 29 points and Jayden Epps added 20, while Don McHenry led Utah with 29 points including five 3-pointers.
- The result gives coach Chris Jans his largest comeback, improving Mississippi State Bulldogs to 5-5 as they host Long Island University on Tuesday, while Utah Utes fall to 7-4 and visit Eastern Washington next Saturday.
- Utah Utes went scoreless for the final 6:07 as Mississippi State overcame injuries to Jamarion Davis-Fleming and Jayden Epps, with Shawn Jones Jr.'s dunk sealing the victory.
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LIU visits Mississippi State after McGhee's 29-point showing
Mississippi State plays the Long Island Sharks after Ja'Borri McGhee scored 29 points in Mississippi State's 82-74 victory over the Utah Utes. The teams square off Tuesday for the first time this season. Mississippi State is 3-1 at home, and…
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