Bulldogs stay perfect in SEC, hold off Bama
By The Associated Press
Posted 8:39AM on Sunday 20th January 2008 ( 16 years ago )
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - Jamont Gordon scored 24 points and keyed a late run in Mississippi State's 66-56 victory over Alabama on Saturday. <br />
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The Bulldogs (13-5, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) led by as many as 13 points midway through the second half before Alabama (11-8, 0-4) made a final comeback attempt. <br />
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Senario Hillman hit a layup and free throw to bring the Tide to within 59-55 with 3:58 left. <br />
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Then Gordon had a steal and dunk to start a 7-0 run for the Bulldogs, who are the only SEC West team without a league loss. <br />
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Alabama didn't score again until Demetrius Jemison's free throw with 39 seconds left. <br />
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The Bulldogs made 12-of-26 3-pointers while Alabama was just 2-of-14. <br />
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Gordon hit four 3s and also had five assists. Barry Stewart scored 16 points for Mississippi State. <br />
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Richard Hendrix led Alabama with 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting. He also had six rebounds and four assists. <br />
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Alonzo Gee finished with 10 points for the Tide, which was outscored 33-28 in each half.
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