SEC Tournament - Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State Final: 87-81 - Recap
SEC Tournament - Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State Final: 87-81 - Recap
Vanderbilt got a 29-point performance from John Jenkins as they ran past Mississippi State 87-81 on Friday at Georgia Dome.
The match was decisive in favor of Vanderbilt, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Jeffery Taylor had 20 points for Vanderbilt and Brad Tinsley chipped in with 12 points. Brad Tinsley had 6 assists for them, while John Jenkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
Mississippi State got 22 points from Renardo Sidney in a losing cause and another 18 points from Ravern Johnson. Dee Bost contributed 11 assists for them, while Renardo Sidney had 7 rebounds.
Vanderbilt hit the break trailing 38-36 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Mississippi State as they grabbed 35 boards, while Vanderbilt only had 25.
