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Hubbard’s 46, Record 10 Threes Power Mississippi State Past Auburn 91-85

Auburn’s fifth straight loss leaves the Tigers on the NCAA bubble as they return home to face Kentucky.

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Feb 18, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) reacts during the final seconds of the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Josh Hubbard set Mississippi State single-game marks with 46 points and 10 made three-pointers, including 35 before halftime.
  • After Auburn erased an 18-point deficit and led by seven late, Mississippi State closed on an 18-5 run capped by Hubbard’s layup and a corner three with 27 seconds left.
  • Auburn dropped to 14-12 overall and 5-8 in the SEC, with head coach Steven Pearl warning the team could fall out of the field without a win Saturday.
  • Keyshawn Hall returned to score 29 points with 10 rebounds for Auburn, while Tahaad Pettiford added 21 and Kevin Overton 15 in the defeat.
  • Pre-game models had favored Auburn (KenPom 65% win probability), but defensive issues persist (KenPom No. 109 on defense) as bracketology slots the Tigers near a No. 10 seed; Auburn hosts Kentucky next and Mississippi State visits South Carolina.