STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Teaira McCowan scored a career-high 35 points and had 19 rebounds to help No. 5 Mississippi State beat No. 9 Oregon 90-79 on Wednesday night.
The 6-foot-7 McCowan was nearly unstoppable, making 15 of 18 shots from the field. She scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds before halftime and continued to dominate during the second half, scoring after offensive rebounds and off well-timed passes.
She blocked five shots and 12 of her 19 rebounds were on the offensive end.
Mississippi State (10-0) also got a steallar performance from Victoria Vivians, who scored 30 points, including 26 in the second half.