Kansas State's Haggerty Scores 37, Beats Mississippi State
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MANHATTAN, Kan. — P.J. Haggerty scored 37 points and Kansas State defeated Mississippi State 98-77 Thursday in the Hall of Fame Classic semifinal. Haggerty shot 13-of-21, made four 3-pointers and converted 7 of 8 free throws while adding eight assists and seven rebounds. Kansas State hit 14 three-pointers, assisted on 22 of 37 field goals and improved to 5-0. Mississippi State, which fell to 2-2, was led by Josh Hubbard’s 23 points and committed 14 turnovers. The Wildcats advanced to the tournament final against Nebraska. Officials' box score details and coach quotes. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Nov. 10: Mississippi State lost to Iowa State, committing 26 turnovers (reported in coverage).
- Early season: P.J. Haggerty scored 20+ points in multiple consecutive games to open the season.
- Hall of Fame Classic semifinal (Thursday): Kansas State defeated Mississippi State 98-77; Haggerty scored 37.
- Postgame: Box scores recorded Kansas State 5-0 and Mississippi State 2-2; the Wildcats advanced to the final.
- Next matchup: Kansas State scheduled to face Nebraska in the Hall of Fame Classic championship.
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Kansas State benefited: the team's players, coaching staff and program reputation strengthened after the win, improving their record and advancing to the tournament final.
Mississippi State suffered: the Bulldogs committed 14 turnovers, dropped to 2-2 and failed to advance to the Hall of Fame Classic final.
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