Mississippi State’s Lack of Effort In Loss to Missouri 88-61
Mississippi State’s struggles continued at Humphrey Coliseum, falling to No. 20 Missouri in a game dominated by the Tigers’ three-point shooting. Caleb Grill led Missouri’s offensive surge, knocking down six triples as the Tigers shot 46% from deep. Despite a 24-point effort from Josh Hubbard, the Bulldogs couldn’t keep pace, shooting just 15% from beyond the arc. Head coach Chris Jans acknowledged the team’s defensive issues, noting the need for adjustments. With a 2-4 SEC home record, Mississippi State now looks to regroup during their bye week before facing Georgia on February 8th.
Mississippi State Unable to Keep Up With Tennesse 56-68
Mississippi State suffers an SEC loss to Tennessee due to a lack of performance in the first half. Josh Hubbard finished the game with 14 points, leading all scores for Mississippi State. Chaz Lanier’s shooting caught fire early in the game, igniting Tennessee’s offense to have a big night. Mississippi State’s next game features an SEC showdown with South Carolina on the road.
Mississippi State Outlasts Rival Ole Miss In A Classic OT 84-81
Mississippi State gets back on track with a win over rival Ole Miss behind thrilling overtime. The Bulldogs stay resilient after the previous loss at home to Kentucky. Riley Kugel provides a spark for Mississippi State after a lingering ankle injury. The next game for State involves a trip to Knoxville to do battle with Tennessee. Chris Jans and his team look to play spoiler as SEC play continues on.
Mississippi State Struggles in Blowout Loss to Auburn, 88-66
Mississippi State suffers a crushing loss to Auburn behind their lackluster shooting from the field and behind the arc. Auburn held the lead a good chunk of the matchup. The Bulldogs next game will be against rival Ole Miss this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. CT on ESPN 2.
Mississippi State’s Late-Game Push Not Enough Against Kentucky, 95-90
In Mississippi State’s home opener, the Bulldogs lose a close one to top ranked Kentucky. Their next game holds another tough test as they travel to The Plains for a matchup against top ranked Auburn.
Mississippi State Dominates Vanderbilt in 76-64 Victory
Mississippi State MBK collects their second SEC win of the season over Vanderbilt (76-64). A statement win in Nashville sets them up for a critical matchup at home against top ranked Kentucky.