Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel looks at the basket before attempting a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) reacts as he scores a three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) attempts a shot while guarded by Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) watches his dunk past the nets during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) attempts to dribble past Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) pulls down a rebound in front of Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)