The American Athletic Conference had three men's basketball teams in action Thursday (Nov. 21), with USF and UConn picking up wins. UConn advanced to the semifinals of the Charleston Classic, while Tulane moves to the consolation bracket of the Myrtle Beach Invitational.
Mississippi State 80, Tulane 66 - Box Score
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Freshman Iverson Molinar scored a season-high 21 points and Mississippi State beat Tulane 80-66 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Myrtle Beach Invitational.
Tyson Carter added 16 points and 11 rebounds, Reggie Perry scored 18 points, and the Bulldogs (5-0) shot 61% overall and made 13 of 19 shots in the second half.