MSU wins easily against SLU

September 07, 2008 12:44 pm

— STARKVILLE (AP) — Wesley Carroll threw two touchdowns and Anthony Dixon had two rushing scores to lead Mississippi State to a 34-10 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night.
Dixon led the Bulldogs (1-1) with 80 yards on 18 carries. Mississippi State rushed 46 times for 216 yards, while the Lions (1-1) gained only 33 yards on the ground.
Carroll redeemed himself with 158 yards passing after tossing three interceptions Mississippi State’s 22-14 loss to Louisiana Tech last weekend.
Bulldog wide receiver Brandon McRae set a season and game highs with eight catches for 72 yards, including one touchdown in the third quarter.