SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Teaira McCowan scored a career-high 24 points and had 13 rebounds to lead No. 9 Mississippi State over Western Michigan 90-68 on Sunday in the Puerto Rico Classic.
McCowan, a 6-foot-7 freshman, was dominant in the post, grabbing 10 offensive rebounds and shooting 9 of 16 from the field. Victoria Vivians added 15 points for the Bulldogs (10-1) while Ketara Chapel had 11.
Mississippi State won its fifth straight game. The Bulldogs led just 40-38 at halftime, but put the game away with a 27-11 advantage in the third quarter.
Meredith Shipman led Western Michigan (7-3) with 17 points.