MSU fall in first round of SEC tournament
SOURCE: MSU Athletics (Source: MSU Athletics)
By MSU Sports Information | March 5, 2021 at 12:02 AM CST - Updated March 5 at 12:02 AM
GREENVILLE, S. C. - Mississippi State dropped a tough 71-62 decision to LSU in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday.
Free throws and defense were the difference in the game for LSU (9-12). The Tigers earned 26 trips to the charity stripe and converted on 19 of those attempts, while their defensive pressure led to eight steals and forced MSU into 14 turnovers. LSU’s reserves also played a huge role in the outcome, giving the Tigers 34 points off the bench, led by Ryann Payne’s game-high 17 points.