Kentucky basketball: 5 things to know about Mississippi State
Here's what we know about the Bulldogs.
By Tyler Reed
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2. Beat Tennessee
Mississippi State is off to a slow 1-2 start in SEC play. However, that lone victory was against top competition. The Bulldogs took down Tennessee at 'The Hump' in a stunning 77-72 victory. This is a statement that should tell everyone in the conference that there will be no easy games in the SEC this season.