Mississippi State picked up a "win" in an exhibition over Fort Valley State, 95-56.
The Ben Howland era at Mississippi State started off the right way, with a 95-56 exhibition victory over Fort Valley State.
I.J. Ready led the Bulldogs with 17 points, and he also added four rebounds and nine assists. Right behind Ready was freshman guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, who produced 15 points. Craig Sword put up 14 points, and Gavin Ware and Johnny Zuppardo put up 12, Zappardo adding 10 rebounds for a double double.
This game didn't start off too well for the Bulldogs, trailing 13-12 at one point in the 1st half.