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Bulldogs and Gamecocks Clash in Starkville Showdown at Humphrey Coliseum

As the Mississippi State Bulldogs prepare to host the South Carolina Gamecocks at Humphrey Coliseum, fans are eager to witness another intense matchup. The Bulldogs have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that's finding its rhythm on both ends of the court.


Jan 6, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward D.J. Jeffries (0), South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) and guard Meechie Johnson (5) battle for the ball in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against LSU Tigers, the Bulldogs dominated with an impressive 87-67 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot 46 percent from the field and an exceptional 48 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated their ability to capitalize on second-chance points, scoring 27 in total – a testament to their tenacity on the offensive boards.


The Bulldogs' defense has been equally formidable; they managed eight steals and six blocks against LSU, disrupting their opponents' flow and converting defensive plays into fast-break opportunities. This balanced attack is something that fans can expect to see as they take on South Carolina.


Jan 6, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) celebrates a basket against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Mississippi State's home advantage at Humphrey Coliseum cannot be understated. With recent victories over Ole Miss (83-71) and Arkansas (71-67) under their belt, it's clear that playing in front of a supportive home crowd gives them an extra boost – both defensively where they've shown resilience under pressure and offensively where they've maintained efficiency inside the paint.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one for Bulldog supporters. With consistent scoring from inside and beyond the arc coupled with aggressive rebounding efforts leading to second-chance points, Mississippi State aims to continue its winning ways against South Carolina.


Jan 6, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shakeel Moore (3) fouls South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live this Saturday, March 9th at 1:30 PM local time at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville or tune into SEC Network for broadcast coverage.

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