Mississippi State dominates Ole Miss in rivalry matchup

Bulldogs hand Rebels their seventh straight loss behind big games from Achor and Hubbard

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Mississippi State's Achor Achor scored the first 11 points for the Bulldogs, and star guard Josh Hubbard scored 16 of his 32 points in a dominant first-half offensive effort as Mississippi State defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 90-78 at SJB Pavilion. The Rebels have now lost seven games in a row.

Why it matters

This rivalry game between the two in-state foes is always highly anticipated, and Mississippi State's convincing win over the struggling Rebels will only add to the intensity of the matchup going forward. Ole Miss is in the midst of a tough stretch and needs to find a way to turn things around to avoid falling further behind in the SEC standings.

The details

Achor Achor got Mississippi State off to a hot start, scoring the first 11 points for the Bulldogs. Star guard Josh Hubbard then took over, scoring 16 of his game-high 32 points in the dominant first-half performance that put the game out of reach for Ole Miss. The Rebels have now lost seven games in a row and are searching for answers to get their season back on track.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, February 15, 2026.

The players

Achor Achor

A player for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who scored the first 11 points of the game.

Josh Hubbard

The star guard for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who scored 32 points, 16 of them in the first half.

Ole Miss Rebels

The in-state rival of Mississippi State who have now lost seven games in a row.

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What they’re saying

“It's a chance to get better, it's a chance to complete. [I] still have a lot of belief in this team.”

— Ole Miss Head Coach (wn.com)

What’s next

The two teams will meet again later in the season, providing the Rebels with another opportunity to get a win over their in-state rivals.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's dominant performance over Ole Miss showcases the Bulldogs' strength and the Rebels' struggles, raising questions about Ole Miss' ability to turn their season around and compete with their top in-state foe.