The Tigers survived the firework filled showdown in Starkville, with Grace Slaughter stepping up in the closing moments of the game

Mississippi State star Josh Hubbard missed a layup in the final seconds to give Ole Miss basketball a close win at Humphrey Coliseum.

The Lady Vols will host Mississippi State (15-6, 2-5 SEC). Tipoff between Tennessee and the Bulldogs is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Thursday's game can be watched on SEC Network+ with Andy Brock (play-by-play), Niya Butts (analyst) and Sarah Detwiler (reporter) on the call.

Ole Miss and Mississippi State traded the lead back and forth in the second half until Ole Miss jumped ahead 66-62 with 1:16 remaining. MSU guard Josh Hubbard then scored five straight points for a 67-66 lead until Patton Pinkins’ go-ahead bucket with 19 seconds left.

Vanderbilt basketball got back in the win column, rebounding from a three-game losing streak by blowing out Mississippi State, 88-56, on Jan. 24 at Humphrey Coliseum. The 14th-ranked Commodores (17-3, 4-3 SEC) got off to a fast start and never relinquished their lead.

Mizzou basketball guard Annor Boateng was stretchered off the court against Mississippi State on Saturday following an apparent leg injury. Boateng attempted a dunk in the second half against the Bulldogs, but he slipped under the basket. He was down for several minutes before an aircast and stretcher were brought out for him.

Lady Vols basketball suffered its first loss of SEC play to Mississippi State on Jan. 29. Tennessee faces UConn on the road next on Feb. 1.

Mississippi State basketball and Josh Hubbard lost at Missouri. Turnovers and fast break points created the edge for the Tigers that was just enough.