Denson's 30 points leads Auburn past slumping Mississippi State, 92-82
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Patrick Burch celebates after winning a Scion car by making a full-court putt during a promotional event at the NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Mississippi State on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Opelika-Auburn News, Albert Cesare) (The Associated Press)
Chris Denson scored 30 points and KT Harrell added 26 to lead Auburn to a 92-82 victory over slumping Mississippi State on Saturday.
The Tigers (12-12, 4-8 Southeastern Conference) snapped a two-game losing streak and matched their season-high in points.
SEC scoring leader Denson reached 25 points for the fourth consecutive game. Harrell rebounded from a 2-of-15 shooting performance in a loss to No. 14 Kentucky.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Tigers made 37 of 41 free throws in the game to hold off the Bulldogs (13-12, 3-9) after building a 21-point lead.
Trivante Bloodman had 18 points, nine assists and six rebounds to lead Mississippi State, which has dropped seven in a row since beating Auburn in Starkville on Jan. 22.
Gavin Ware had 15 points, Roquez Johnson 14 and I.J. Ready 12.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Denson was 10 of 11 from the line for the Tigers and Harrell made 13 of 14 attempts.