The Morning Bell: Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mississippi State sports, and how to keep up with the Bulldogs.

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Today's Schedule

• Volleyball: South Carolina at Mississippi State, 7 p.m., Live Video, Live Stats
• Men's Basketball: Mississippi State vs. Arizona State in Chicago, Ill., 8 p.m. CT, Live Video, Live Audio, Live Stats

Bulldogs Results

No games scheduled 

Did You Notice?

• Chris Jans' scouting report on Arizona State: "They're known for their offensive plan and players. But if you get inside the numbers, their defense is what's rated higher, at least last year in terms of effective field goal percentage, defensive efficiency ratings and whatnot. A lot of that has to with not just their size at the rim, but even on the wings … They're a formidable team. Coach Hurley obviously coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance. He's been there, done that. It'll be a heck of an opener for both of us."

• Among those making their debuts with the Bulldogs include Jimmy Bell Jr. (West Virginia), Trey Fort (Howard College), Jaquan Scott (Salt Lake Community College) and Andrew Taylor (Marshall).

• This will be only the third meeting all-time between the two programs, all of which have taken place at neutral sites. Most recently, the Sun Devils took down No. 15 Mississippi State, 72-67, back in 2018 at the MGM Main Event semifinals in Las Vegas. Arizona State is 2-0 all-time against the Bulldogs, also earning a 70-69 victory at a tournament in Honolulu back in 1987.

Quote of the Day:

"Christmas in finally here. I think we've been waiting for this day for quite some time." — Chris Jans about the 2023-24 season opener in Chicago 

We'll Leave You With This ... 

𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/3sRGx9SRHv

— Mississippi State Men's Basketball (@HailStateMBK) November 8, 2023