Feb 18, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) shoots against Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, reserve Claudell Harris Jr. added 12 of his 15 points in the second half, and No. 21 Mississippi State beat No. 7 Texas A&M 70-54.

Josh Hubbard scored 25 points and Claudell Harris Jr. added 15, hitting three second-half 3-pointers, as No. 21 Mississippi State held off No. 7 Texas A&M 70-54 on Tuesday in Starkville, Miss.

MSU trailed by one point at halftime. Sophomore guard Josh Hubbard brought his best in the second half with 18 points, including the team’s first eight points. He finished with a team-leading 25 points. Reserve guard Claudell Harris Jr. scored 12 points in the second half, including three 3-pointers.