NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mississippi State basketball opens play in the second round of the SEC tournament on Thursday with a rematch against LSU.
The Bulldogs (19-12), playing as the No. 9-seed, defeated the No. 8-seeded Tigers (17-14) on Feb. 24. The victory was one of only two true road wins for Mississippi State this season.
MSU was paced by freshman guard Josh Hubbard in the matchup. He scored 32 points, which was a career high for three days before he beat that mark against Kentucky.
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According to ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi, Mississippi State can secure its spot in the NCAA Tournament with a win. The Bulldogs are among the final four teams projected in ESPN’s field of 64.
Last season, coach Chris Jans’ first, MSU entered the conference tournament in a similar spot. Mississippi State defeated Florida in the second round and wound up playing in the First Four when March Madness tipped off.
What channel is Mississippi State basketball vs. LSU on today?
TV: SEC Network
STREAMING: Fubo (free trial)
Mississippi State vs. LSU start time
DATE: March 14
TIME: 12 p.m.
Mississippi State basketball score updates vs. LSU
Mississippi State basketball schedule 2024
March 14-17: SEC tournament
March 21-24: NCAA Tournament first/second round
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