Lack of 'competitiveness,' and 'aggression' at the start hands No. 21 Ole Miss its first SEC lossby:Jake Thompson•about 16 hours•JakeThompsonOn3Read In AppJan 18, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) dribbles as Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) defends during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesNo. 15 Mississippi State was the more aggressive team at the start, causing No. 21 Ole Miss to get in an early hole but nearly overcame it.