Mississippi State jumped out to an early 5-0 lead with only 50 seconds into the game. Kentucky answered with a 5-0 run themselves thanks 19 a Jamal Murray 3. Moments later Briscoe found Marcus Lee for and alley oop, followed by another 3 from Murray. Kentucky Mississippi State 12-10 at the 15 minute mark.
Then a pleasant surprise when Isaiah Briscoe made a 3 pointer followed by yet another Jamal Murray 3. Kentucky looked really good early on. Tyler Ulis knocked down a midrange jumper to give Kentucky a 19-10 lead. They weren’t done yet, a Ulis 3 and a Skal free throw gave Kentucky a 23-12 lead at the 10 minute mark in the first half.