Mississippi State 85, at La Salle 37

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs delivered a defensive masterclass, overwhelming the La Salle Explorers from the opening tip and cruising to an 85-37 victory in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Tom Gola Arena. The most important part of the game was its immediate and decisive tone, set by a relentless Mississippi State defense that smothered La Salle’s offense and created a cascade of transition opportunities. The Explorers were held to a season-low in points and a frigid 24.2% shooting from the field, including just 4 of 20 from three-point range. The Lady Bulldogs forced 19… Read more...