Mississippi State Bulldogs' Josh Hubbard Shines as Tennessee Volunteers Prepare for Showdown at Bridgestone
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are gearing up to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers in an upcoming Men's Basketball game at Bridgestone Arena. The game is scheduled for March 15th, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on ESPN.
Both teams have had their fair share of standout players in the previous three games. For the Mississippi State Bulldogs, one player who has consistently performed well is Josh Hubbard. As a guard, Hubbard has been a force to be reckoned with on the court. In the last game against LSU Tigers, he scored an impressive 24 points and contributed 2 rebounds and 2 steals. His field goals percentage was 38 percent, and he made 90 percent of his free throws. With such a strong performance, Hubbard has proven himself to be a key player for the Bulldogs.
Another player to watch out for from the Bulldogs is D.J. Jeffries. As a forward, Jeffries has shown great versatility on both ends of the court. In the same game against LSU Tigers, he scored 8 points and grabbed an impressive 11 rebounds. He also contributed with 1 assist and 1 steal. Jeffries' field goals percentage was an impressive 50 percent, and he made all of his free throws.
On average over the last three games, Cameron Matthews has been a consistent contributor for the Bulldogs as well. As a forward, Matthews has averaged 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist per game.
While the Mississippi State Bulldogs have some standout players, they will face tough competition from the Tennessee Volunteers. One player who has been exceptional for the Volunteers is Jahmai Mashack. As a guard, Mashack scored an incredible 40 points in their previous game against South Carolina Gamecocks. He also contributed with 1 assist and 4 rebounds. Mashack's field goals percentage was 48 percent, and he made 67 percent of his free throws.
Another player to watch out for from the Volunteers is Jonas Aidoo. As a forward, Aidoo has been a dominant force in the paint. In the same game against South Carolina Gamecocks, he scored 11 points and grabbed an impressive 8 rebounds. He also contributed with 5 blocks and 1 steal. Aidoo's field goals percentage was 36 percent, and he made all of his free throws.
On average over the last three games, Zakai Zeigler has been a consistent contributor for the Volunteers as well. As a guard, Zeigler has averaged 13 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds per game.
The upcoming game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers promises to be an exciting matchup. With players like Josh Hubbard leading the way for the Bulldogs and Jahmai Mashack dominating for the Volunteers, fans can expect a high-intensity game filled with impressive performances.
Basketball enthusiasts can catch all the action live on ESPN at Bridgestone Arena on March 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.