Hubbard's historic night leads Mississippi State past Auburn, 91-85

Junior guard Josh Hubbard sets school record with 10 three-pointers and scores career-high 46 points in Bulldogs' win.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Josh Hubbard, a junior guard for Mississippi State, had a historic performance in the Bulldogs' 91-85 win over Auburn on Wednesday night. Hubbard set a school record by making 10 three-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points, just one shy of the single-game school record. The win was Mississippi State's second straight as they improved to 13-13 overall and 5-8 in SEC play, while Auburn dropped its fifth straight game and fell to 14-12 overall and 5-8 in the conference.

Why it matters

Hubbard's performance was one of the best individual efforts in Mississippi State history, showcasing his scoring prowess and ability to take over a game. The win also keeps the Bulldogs' slim postseason hopes alive as they look to finish the season strong in SEC play.

The details

Hubbard was nearly unstoppable, going 15-of-27 from the field, 10-of-16 from three-point range, and 6-of-9 from the free throw line. He also added 3 assists, 2 steals, and 0 turnovers. Jayden Epps (13 points) and Shawn Jones (12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks) also contributed for the Bulldogs. Auburn was led by Keshawn Hall's 29 points, while Tahaad Pettiford added 21 and Kevin Overton chipped in 15.

  • Mississippi State jumped out to a 21-6 lead over Auburn in the opening minutes.
  • Hubbard had 35 points in the first half, including 9 three-pointers, to give the Bulldogs a 49-33 halftime lead.
  • Auburn took a 64-63 lead with 8:50 remaining, but Mississippi State regained the lead at 85-83 with 44 seconds left and held on for the win.

The players

Josh Hubbard

A junior guard for Mississippi State who set a school record with 10 three-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points in the win over Auburn.

Jayden Epps

A Mississippi State player who scored 13 points and hit a pair of key three-pointers in the second half.

Shawn Jones

A Mississippi State player who finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocked shots.

Keshawn Hall

An Auburn player who led the Tigers with 29 points in the loss.

Tahaad Pettiford

An Auburn player who scored 21 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“I was trying to not stay too high or too low in the moment. I just took it one possession at a time and let the groove come to me. I couldn't do it by myself and my teammates set me up with ball screens and things like that. Without them I wouldn't have that type of performance.”

— Josh Hubbard

“(Hubbard) made a bunch of tough ones, and once he sees one or two go in, that's when he's unstoppable. Second half, we took the ball out of his hands and did a really good job keeping it out of his hands.”

— Steven Pearl, Auburn Head Coach

What’s next

Mississippi State will look to build on this win when they travel to South Carolina on Saturday for a noon tipoff on the SEC Network.

The takeaway

Josh Hubbard's historic performance was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for Mississippi State, showcasing his elite scoring ability and the Bulldogs' potential when he is on. The win keeps their slim postseason hopes alive as they look to finish the year strong in SEC play.