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Mississippi State Falls to Houston, Coach Finds Optimism
10/27/2025
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- Mississippi State lost 61-52 to Houston in an exhibition game in Texas.
- Chris Jans, Mississippi State head coach, credited strong defense after Houston shot 35%.
- Mississippi State committed 16 turnovers and shot 40% from the field, while Joseph Tugler scored 17 for Houston.
- Jans expressed optimism and said the game would serve as a learning experience before season opener against North Alabama on November 3.
