Josh Hubbard put on a shooting clinic at Humphrey Coliseum, lighting up the court with a dazzling display of long-range precision. In a matchup against Auburn, Hubbard shattered the Mississippi State record for 3-pointers in a game, needing just one half to etch his name into the history books.
With nine 3-pointers in the first half alone, Hubbard racked up an impressive 35 points, surpassing the previous record of eight 3-pointers, which had been achieved six times before in the program's history. His personal best had been seven in a game, but on this night, he was simply unstoppable.
The Bulldogs, holding a 12-13 record and 4-8 in SEC play, surged to a 49-33 lead over the Tigers by halftime, thanks in large part to Hubbard's heroics. His shooting was on another level, going 13-for-18 from the field and an astounding 9-for-12 from beyond the arc.
This performance marked Hubbard's third consecutive game scoring 30 or more points. The junior from Madison had previously dropped 31 points against Tennessee and 32 against Ole Miss, where he also set the program record for career 3-pointers.
Even NBA great Dwyane Wade, who happens to be Hubbard's cousin, couldn't help but take notice. Wade took to social media, expressing his excitement with posts that captured the electric atmosphere.
"Cuzzo Josh Hubbard going crazy right now!!!" Wade exclaimed, adding a fire emoji for emphasis. "21 points in 12 mins."
As the first half concluded, Wade couldn't contain his amazement: "Hahaha OMG! 32 points in the first half!! Josh you're on one tonite!"
Hubbard's performance wasn't just a personal milestone; it was a showcase of shooting prowess that left fans and family alike in awe. The Bulldogs, fueled by Hubbard's record-breaking night, are looking to build on this momentum as they navigate the rest of their season.