Mississippi State Basketball Set to Host Auburn After Rivalry Triumph
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are back on their home court at Humphrey Coliseum, fresh from a spirited 90-78 victory against Ole Miss. With a 12-13 overall record and sitting at 4-8 in the SEC, the Bulldogs are gearing up to face Auburn, who hold a 14-11 record and are 5-7 in conference play.
Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m. CT, and fans can catch the action on ESPN2.
A storyline to watch is the return of forward KeShawn Murphy. After transferring from Mississippi State to Auburn this season, Murphy has made a significant impact, starting 22 games and averaging 11.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. Auburn's bench is now led by Steven Pearl, taking the reins from his father, Bruce Pearl.
For those tracking player performances, Josh Hubbard has been a standout for Mississippi State this season. He’s averaging 21.4 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc.
Looking ahead, Mississippi State's next five games include matchups against South Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, Florida, and Georgia. The Bulldogs will aim to build momentum as the season progresses.
As for the injury report, Mississippi State is fortunate to have a clean bill of health, while Auburn will be missing Abdullahi Bashir and Emeka Opurum.
Predictions for the game favor Auburn with a projected score of 81-71, but with the Bulldogs' recent performance, fans can expect a competitive showdown. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage.