Bulldogs Lose Tough 68-64 Decision to Aggies in Women's Basketball
Mississippi State out-rebounded Texas A&M 42-31 but lost due to poor shooting and late second-half rally by the Aggies, marking their third consecutive defeat.
- On Feb. 26, 2026, Mississippi State women's basketball lost 68-64 at Reed Arena, marking their third straight loss.
- Facing offensive woes, Mississippi State managed just 29.70% from the field in the final two quarters, surrendering the lead with 2:02 remaining, after a second-half surge by Texas A&M.
- Statistically, Mississippi State dominated inside but converted only six second-chance points from 16 offensive rebounds while Madison Francis scored 19 and Favour Nwaedozi added 11 points with 14 rebounds.
- Looking to close strong, Mississippi State's SEC record stands at 5-10 after the loss, possibly impacting NCAA Tournament prospects, and they finish at home against LSU on March 1 at 3 p.m. CT.
- Quarter-by-Quarter, momentum swung when the halftime score was 25-25 after Mississippi State's second-quarter finish of 2 of last 10 shots, but their third quarter performance surged with 21 points and 47.1% shooting.
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