Baylor Edges Mississippi State 75-72 in NCAA Tournament Thriller

Baylor advanced to the second round after a late-game rally and clutch free throws secured their narrow victory.

Robert Wright III led Baylor with 19 points, while V.J. Edgecombe added 16, including two crucial free throws with 9.3 seconds left.
Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard scored a game-high 26 points, keeping the Bulldogs competitive throughout the contest.
Baylor held an 11-point second-half lead before Mississippi State mounted a late comeback, cutting the deficit to one point in the final seconds.
The decisive factor was Baylor's rebounding advantage, out-rebounding Mississippi State 32-26, including 15-7 on the offensive glass.
Baylor will face either Duke or Mount St. Mary’s in the second round on Sunday, while Mississippi State's season ends without a March Madness win since 2008.