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Cook's Heroics Lead Dons Past Mississippi State
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mookie Cook's late free throws secured a 65-62 win for San Francisco.
- San Francisco ended a three-game losing streak with the victory.
- Mississippi State's Jayden Epps scored 21 points in the loss.
San Francisco secured a dramatic 65-62 win against Mississippi State, with Mookie Cook sinking two crucial free throws in the final seconds. The Dons had largely controlled the game, holding a halftime lead and extending it early in the second half. Mississippi State mounted a comeback, even taking a brief lead late in the game.
Cook's decisive free throws broke a tie, and Tyrone Riley IV sealed the victory with a steal and dunk. Riley finished with 16 points, while Ryan Beasley added 12 for San Francisco, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Cook contributed nine points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.
For Mississippi State, Jayden Epps was the leading scorer with 21 points, including five three-pointers, and Ja'Borri McGhee added 13. The Bulldogs, now 4-5, will face Utah next, while San Francisco (6-4) travels to Saint Louis.
