Clash at Humphrey Coliseum: Mississippi State Bulldogs to Host Ole Miss Rebels

As the Mississippi State Bulldogs prepare to welcome the Ole Miss Rebels to Humphrey Coliseum, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Bulldogs have had a challenging stretch in their recent games, and as they return home, they will be looking for redemption.

In their last outing against the Tennessee Volunteers, the Bulldogs struggled defensively, allowing 87 points. Their offense couldn't keep pace either, scoring only 53 points with a field goal percentage of just 40 percent. This was compounded by a poor free throw performance where they made just over 40 percent of their attempts.

The previous home game saw an improvement in defensive effort from the Bulldogs but still resulted in a loss against Alabama's Crimson Tide with a final score of 67-78. Despite this defeat, there were positive signs as their three-point shooting was consistent at around 38 percent and they managed to secure more rebounds than in their game against Tennessee.

However, consistency remains an issue for Mississippi State. In another recent matchup versus Drake University's team on neutral ground, turnovers were problematic; the team gave up possession 17 times which contributed significantly to their narrow loss of 52-58.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Mississippi State to capitalize on home-court advantage at Humphrey Coliseum and reverse these trends. Fans can expect them to focus on tightening defense and improving ball security while hoping that shooting percentages from beyond the arc remain solid.

Mississippi State supporters should mark their calendars for January 7th at 7:00 PM local time when these two teams face off in Starkville. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS and promises all the excitement that comes with college basketball rivalries.