Mississippi State Upsets #15 Tennessee Women's Basketball 77-62, Snaps Lady Vols' Winning Streak
Knoxville, TN – Mississippi State shot 48 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc, claiming a 77-62 victory over No. 15/15 Tennessee on Thursday night at Food City Center, ending the Lady Vols’ seven-game winning streak and run of eight-straight victories at home.
The Lady Vols (14-4, 6-1 SEC) limited the Bulldogs (16-6, 3-5 SEC) to 30-percent shooting in the first quarter to take a 12-9 lead after one, but they were unable to hold MSU under 50 percent in each of the final three quarters in suffering their first SEC loss as well as their first setback on The Summitt this season.
Redshirt junior guard Talaysia Cooper led UT in scoring with 19 points, while Mia Pauldo and Janiah Barker chipped in 13 and 10, respectively.
Mississippi State had four scorers in double figures, with Kharyssa Richardson leading the way with 21 points. Trayanna Crisp fired in 15, while Madison Francis tallied a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double and Favour Nwaedozi also did so with 11 points and 14 boards.
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