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Clash at Humphrey Coliseum: Mississippi State Bulldogs to Host Auburn Tigers

As the Mississippi State Bulldogs prepare to host the Auburn Tigers at Humphrey Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success. The Bulldogs have been on a winning streak, showcasing a strong performance in their past games.


Dec 3, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward D.J. Jeffries (0) dunks during the second half against the Southern Jaguars at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest matchup against the Scarlet Knights, the Bulldogs triumphed with a ten-point lead, finishing with 70 points. Their offense was efficient from the free-throw line with an impressive 85 percent accuracy and they dominated on rebounds, pulling down 47 compared to their opponents' 26.


Prior to that victory, Mississippi State faced off against North Texas' Mean Green and secured another win by an eighteen-point margin. The team's defensive efforts were notable as they limited turnovers to just three while forcing sixteen from the Mean Green. Offensively, they maintained a solid field goal percentage of around 42 percent and excelled in assists-to-turnover ratio at five.


The game before saw them pitted against Murray State's Racers in what turned out to be a high-scoring affair. The Bulldogs edged out with an 85-81 win thanks largely to their remarkable two-point shooting accuracy of approximately 77 percent and maintaining control of turnovers.


The upcoming game is expected to be intense as both teams vie for dominance on the court. Fans should look for Mississippi State's ability to capitalize on rebounds and maintain their composure in turnover management which has been pivotal in their recent victories.


The action will unfold at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS on January 27th at 20:30 (UTC). Bulldog supporters can catch all the excitement live on SEC Network channel 611 as both teams battle it out for supremacy.

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