It was in primetime for a reason, as Mississippi State won a hard-fought under the Kansas City lights. UCLA gave the Bulldogs all they could handle, but it was simply not enough. Mississippi State gave it all they had, as each and every bit was left on the floor.
All five starters scored at least nine points. Each made an impact when needed and/or called upon, as coach Vic Schaefer could not have been more proud. They came in with an attitude and it put the Bruins on their heels. That said, UCLA did put up a fight.