NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Auburn used a dominant second half to defeat Mississippi State 79-61 in a Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Tigers, who led 30-33 at halftime, outscored the Bulldogs 49-28 after the break to secure the victory. Josh Hubbard led all scorers with 22 points for Mississippi State. Auburn’s Elyjah Freeman neared a double-double with 7 points and 10 rebounds.

Auburn improved to 17-15 overall, while Mississippi State’s season ended at 11-19. The announced attendance was 12,722.