Smith helps Mississippi State knock off No. 5 Tennessee 77-72

Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) attempts a layup with Mississippi State forwards Cameron Matthews (4) and Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Tolu Smith scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 14.7 seconds remaining, to lead Mississippi State to a 77-72 win over No. 5 Tennessee. The win marked Mississippi State’s first win over a Top 5 team since defeating Oklahoma in December of 2002. The Vols are the...