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Mississippi State forward Gavin Ware (20) pulls down a rebound between Auburn center Asauhn Dixon-Tatum (0) and guard Frankie Sullivan (23) in the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Mississippi State won 74-71 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State (9-21, 4-14 Southeastern Conference) trailed by three late in regulation, but Colin Borchert hit a deep 3-pointer to force overtime. Borchert finished with 20 points.
Auburn (9-22, 3-15) had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Chris Denson couldn't get his runner to fall.
In overtime, a 3-pointer by Fred Thomas put Mississippi State up 71-69, but a goaltending call on the other end tied the game again. After a foul, Sword hit both free throws, and Roquez Johnson added another for the win.
Mississippi State was 25-of-62 shooting and hit 8 of 17 3-pointers. Auburn was 28-of-68 shooting and hit only 3 of 17 3-pointers.
Denson led Auburn with 24 points. Rob Chubb added 18 points.