WATCH: Ben Howland breaks down MSU's loss to No. 18 Alabama

Bulldogs fell 81-73 to the Crimson Tide

Mississippi State put forth a valiant effort and threatened to end No. 18 Alabama's unbeaten record in Southeastern Conference play, but ultimately the Bulldogs came up short on Saturday night. 

MSU fell 81-73 to the Crimson Tide. State kept things close but in the end, Alabama was just too much. Mississippi State fell to 9-7 overall and 4-4 in SEC action. Alabama improved to 13-3 overall and 8-0 in league play.

Following the game, MSU head coach Ben Howland met with reporters to break down the contest. Watch full video of Howland's postgame media session above.

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