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Pittsburgh's Greg Elliott reacts after hitting a 3-point shot and being fouled during the first half of the team's First Four game against Mississippi State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pitt edges Mississippi St in back-and-forth First Four game

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 15, 2023 12:24 AM EDT

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Wright scores 19, Vanderbilt beats Mississippi State 77-72

Mar. 04, 2023 11:24 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Wright went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line in the final seconds and finished with 19 points, Ezra Manjon had 15 points and seven...

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (0) and Texas A&M forward Andersson Garcia (11) link arms as they reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M Aggies at Mississippi State Bulldogs 2/25/2023

Feb. 25, 2023 04:36 PM EST

Mississippi St. seizes control in OT to sink Ole Miss 69-61

Feb. 18, 2023 06:28 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Cameron Matthews also scored 17 points and Mississippi State beat Mississippi 69-61 in...

Jeffries hits 5 3s, Mississippi St. extends LSU's skid to 11

Feb. 08, 2023 11:34 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — D.J. Jeffries hit a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 18 points, Shakeel Moore scored nine of his 13 in the second...

Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston (4) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 2/4/2023

Feb. 04, 2023 07:24 PM EST

Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) drives against Mississippi State guard Dashawn Davis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tennessee Volunteers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 1/17/2023

Jan. 17, 2023 08:22 PM EST

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) drives to the basket around Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Auburn, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 21 Auburn beats Mississippi State, home win streak at 28

Jan. 14, 2023 10:53 PM EST

Sears scores 20, No. 8 Alabama beats No. 21 Miss St 78-67

By Robbie Faulk Dec. 28, 2022 11:59 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mark Sears scored 20 points and No. 8 Alabama pulled away in the second half to beat No. 21 Mississippi State 78-67 on Wednesday night in...

Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr. (11) reaches for the ball against Nicholls State guard Pierce Spencer (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Nicholls State Colonels at Mississippi State Bulldogs 12/17/2022

Dec. 17, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) blocks a shot by Jackson State forward Jamarcus Jones (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/HG Biggs)
Jackson State Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 12/14/2022

Dec. 14, 2022 08:32 PM EST

FILE - Then-New Mexico State coach Chris Jans holds up the net following the team's victory over Abilene Christian in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of Western Athletic Conference men's tournament on March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. Jans wants Mississippi State to experience March Madness just as he did coaching New Mexico State. Jans replaced Ben Howland and takes over a MSU program seeking to move up from the three NIT appearances it had recently become accustomed to the past five years, including last spring. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Chris Jans, Mississippi State strive for first-year success

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) shoots over South Carolina guard James Reese V (0) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) makes a layup against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Mississippi State beats travel-weary Missouri 68-49

Feb. 19, 2022 12:00 AM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 16 points, Iverson Molinar added 13 points and Mississippi State beat Missouri 68-49 on Friday night in a game delayed 2...

Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) drives past Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Molinar, Moore spark Mississippi St past Morehead St 66-46

Nov. 21, 2021 05:34 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Iverson Molinar tossed in 15 points, Shakeel Moore scored 13 and the pair combined to spark an 8-0 run to open the second half as...

FILE - Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, file photo. Ben Howland believes Mississippi State could be one of his best squads since arriving in Starkville. Molinar’s offense was key to the Bulldogs’ NIT run, and he’s a preseason All-SEC first team selection. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Mississippi State eyes NCAA berth behind Molinar, transfers

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams, left, throws up a shot as Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado, right, defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the NIT, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Penny wise: Memphis wins NIT title, has bigger goals for '22

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 28, 2021 02:44 PM EDT