Mississippi State didn’t need a perfect night — just a finishing kick. The Bulldogs closed with authority to beat Ole Miss 90-78 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, pushing their record to 12-13 and snapping the rivalry game in their favor.
For Ole Miss, the result landed like another hard thud in a season searching for traction. The Rebels dropped to 11-14 and extended their losing streak to five straight (LLLLL), unable to match Mississippi State’s late-game execution.
How it happened
The final margin told the story: Mississippi State created separation when the game demanded clean possessions and stops. Ole Miss kept pace for stretches, but the Bulldogs’ ability to turn a competitive game into a 12-point win was the defining swing.
Turning point
Ole Miss needed a response run to flip momentum late. Instead, Mississippi State delivered the decisive push — the stretch that turned a one- or two-possession game into a comfortable finish and ensured the Bulldogs reached 90 points.
What it means going forward
Mississippi State (12-13): This is the kind of road-style win — even with the venue listed as TBD — that stabilizes a team hovering around .500. The Bulldogs’ current form (WLLLW) remains uneven, but the ability to close out a rivalry game with a double-digit win is a tangible building block.
Ole Miss (11-14): The Rebels’ slide continues. Five straight losses now sit on the résumé, and allowing 90 points in a rivalry setting underscores the urgency to tighten up late-game defense and find a steadier offensive identity.
Final
Mississippi State 90, Ole Miss 78 — Feb. 14, 2026 (Venue: TBD)