MSU took on the Crimson Tide before a sold-out crowd in a midweek conference matchup. The Bulldogs went into the break only trailing by five points. Coming out of the half, both teams kept things close but with less than a minute on the clock, and Alabama ahead, the Tide was able to maintain their lead until the very end.

Josh Hubbard scored a career-high 38 points, but Mississippi State basketball fell to Alabama on Wednesday night.

Here is what you need to know about Mississippi State before Missouri basketball faces the Bulldogs on the road Saturday in Starkville.