• Jaxson Robinson scored a season-high 27 points to lead No. 6 Kentucky to a 95-90 win against No. 14 Mississippi State.
• No. 18 Gonzaga defeated Washington State 88-75, with Graham Ike contributing 21 points.
• Both Kentucky and Gonzaga showcased strong second-half performances to secure their victories.
• Mississippi State's eight-game winning streak ended, while Gonzaga continued its successful run in the West Coast Conference.

In a thrilling showdown on the court, Jaxson Robinson propelled No. 6 Kentucky to a nail-biting 95-90 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State on Saturday night. Robinson notched a season-high 27 points, shooting a remarkable 7 of 10 from beyond the arc, as the Wildcats improved to 13-3 overall with a 2-1 Southeastern Conference record. Other key contributors included Otega Oweh, who added 15 points, while Andrew Carr chipped in 13 points. After trailing by 14 points early in the second half, Mississippi State staged a comeback but fell short after briefly taking an 80-78 lead.

The Bulldogs, led by Cameron Matthews with 19 points and 10 rebounds, saw their impressive eight-game winning streak halted, suffering their first loss since November. The game illustrated Kentucky's dominance over Mississippi State, marking their 19th consecutive regular-season victory over the Bulldogs since the 2008-09 season.

Meanwhile, No. 18 Gonzaga flexed its muscles in an 88-75 triumph over Washington State. Graham Ike led the Bulldogs with 21 points and seven rebounds as Gonzaga improved to 14-4 overall and remained undefeated in the West Coast Conference at 5-0. The game was characterized by a close first half, but Gonzaga took control after the break. Nolan Hickman impressed with 19 points, including five 3-pointers.

The rivalry revived on the court had not seen the two teams face-off in over a decade due to conference realignments. As part of the renewed competition, both teams look forward to regular matchups moving forward. Injuries have plagued Washington State's efforts under coach David Riley this season, who noted a challenging start to his campaign with several key players sidelined.

Gonzaga's dominance was showcased particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead significantly, benefiting from extra possessions through strong offensive rebounds and forced turnovers. With both teams gearing up for their next challenges, Kentucky will host Texas A&M while Gonzaga travels to take on Oregon State later this week.

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