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Mississippi State women take advantage of No. 7 Kentucky's shooting woes in 71-59 win
Mississippi State ended a four-game losing streak with a 71-59 upset over No. 7 Kentucky, highlighted by Kharyssa Richardson's 23 points and a 52-35 rebounding advantage.
- On Jan. 18, 2026, Mississippi State's Bulldogs in Starkville defeated No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats 71-59 at Humphrey Coliseum, snapping a four-game losing streak.
- Kentucky Wildcats shot 32% field-goal percentage and 5-of-29 on three-point attempts, while Mississippi State Bulldogs out-scored them 18-11 in the third quarter.
- Kharyssa Richardson led the Bulldogs with a career-high 23 points, including 16 in the second half.
- Mississippi State Bulldogs will enjoy a week off after the upset while the Kentucky Wildcats head to Knoxville, Tenn. to play Tennessee on Thursday.
- The win continues Mississippi State Bulldogs' streak of top-10 upsets with three straight seasons, while Coach Sam Purcell will likely focus on reducing 14 turnovers versus six by Kentucky.
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Mississippi State women take advantage of No. 7 Kentucky's shooting woes in 71-59 win
Kharyssa Richardson scored a career-high 23 points, Favour Nwaedozi had 21 rebounds and Mississippi State took advantage of No. 7 Kentucky’s shooting woes to beat the Wildcats 71-59 on Sunday.
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No. 7 Kentucky couldnt overcome late Mississippi State runs in a 7159 road loss Sunday in Starkville.Tonie Morgan led the Wildcats with 15 points and seven assists, while Jordan Obi added 12. Asia Boone and Amelia Hassett chipped in 11 apiece, and Clara Strack posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds while anchoring the defense with five blocks.Mississippi State set the tone early, building a double-digit lead in the opening quarter…
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