The Mississippi State women’s basketball team cleared their way through the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mississippi State destroyed the Nicholls State Colonels by 45 points, winning 95-50.
The Bulldogs were challenged early on, but MSU pushed through Nicholls State’s defense. Despite the fact that the Colonels forced Mississippi State into 16 turnovers, the Bulldogs’ offense continued to score at ease.
Mississippi State had an 8 point margin after the 1st quarter, 21 to 13, but increased that lead considerably before halftime. MSU outscored Nicholls State 33 to 11 in the 2nd quarter to give the Bulldogs a 54 to 24 lead.