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The Final Horn: No. 16 Iowa State 96, State 80
November 10, 2025 | Men's Basketball
A quick rundown of the action as the Bulldogs fall to the Cyclones.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State fell short against No. 16 Iowa State in a 96-80 decision during a neutral site showdown at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Monday night. The Bulldogs' 15 first-half turnovers proved to be costly in the loss, igniting a 24-8 Iowa State run to close out the opening frame as the Cyclones surged to a 53-35 lead. In the second half, Iowa State kept its foot on the gas pedal and sustained its lead for the remainder of the game.
KEY NUMBERS: Iowa State converted 29 points off MSU turnovers which sparked the Cyclones' momentum throughout the contest. Iowa State's bench was also able to outscore the Bulldogs' reserves by a 29-25 margin. Individually, Josh Hubbard led MSU in scoring with 25 points, reaching 20 points for the fifth straight game dating back to the end of the 2024-25 season. Brandon Walker racked up 10 points, three rebounds and two assists in nine minutes of play for State.
NEXT UP FOR THE DAWGS: The Bulldogs will look to bounce back when they host Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Humphrey Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be streamed via SEC Network+.
