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Bulldogs Clash with Razorbacks in Starkville Showdown

As the Mississippi State Bulldogs prepare to host the Arkansas Razorbacks at Humphrey Coliseum, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Bulldogs have been showcasing an upward trend in their recent performances, which bodes well for their upcoming game.


Feb 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) drives against Mississippi State Bulldogs forward D.J. Jeffries (0) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Bulldogs have demonstrated a strong offensive presence. Their victory against the Scarlet Knights was marked by a balanced attack and solid defense, as they outrebounded their opponents 47 to 26 and shot an impressive 85 percent from the free-throw line. This win was followed by another dominant performance against North Texas' Mean Green where they capitalized on turnovers scoring 22 points off them and maintained an exceptional assists-to-turnover ratio of 5.0.


The most recent game saw the Bulldogs triumph over Murray State's Racers in a high-scoring affair. The team's shooting accuracy was remarkable with a field goal percentage of 59 percent and two-point shots hitting at an astounding rate of 77 percent. Their ability to convert from inside the paint has been consistently strong across these games.


Feb 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shekel Moore (3) and Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis reach for a loose ball during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. The Bulldogs won 70-64. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Mississippi State has shown resilience as well, averaging five blocks per game over this span while keeping personal fouls to a minimum.


The venue for this matchup is familiar territory for the Bulldogs – Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville – which has proven to be advantageous for them historically. The home-court atmosphere is expected to energize both players and fans alike.


Feb 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dribbles in the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bud Walton Arena. Bulldogs won 70-64. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Arkansas Razorbacks will undoubtedly pose challenges with their own set of skills and strategies; however, if Mississippi State continues its current trajectory of efficient shooting, strong rebounding, and capitalizing on turnovers while leveraging home-court advantage, they are positioned well for success.


The clash between these two teams is scheduled for February 17th at 7:00 PM local time (19:00 UTC). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN Networks or head down to Humphrey Coliseum where both teams will vie for victory on court.

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