How to Watch: Arkansas Men's Basketball at Mississippi State
After losing back-to-back games, the Mississippi State men's basketball team has responded very well by defeating Georgia and Mizzou each by double-digits last week.
The Bulldogs have seven games remaining in the regular season and are aiming to increase their seed not only in the SEC Tournament but for March Madness as well.
Mississippi State is now 5-6 in SEC play, but each of its next three opponents also have sub-.500 records against the conference. Should the Bulldogs create a real winning streak, they'll have to start it on Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks, who are also fighting for higher seeding.
How to Watch: Arkansas at Mississippi State
What: Arkansas Razorbacks (12-11, 3-7 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-8, 5-6 SEC)
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.
When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.
TV: ESPNU
Series: Arkansas leads 35-33, with the first meeting occurring on Dec. 15, 1951.
Last meeting: Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 70-64 on Feb. 11, 2023. Dashawn Davis led the Bulldogs in scoring with 17 points, but Shakeel Moore, Tolu Smith III and Cameron Matthews each tallied double-digit points and 5-plus rebounds.
Last time out, Razorbacks: Arkansas outlasted Georgia 78-75 after five players, including three off of the bench, finished with 10-plus points. Guards El Ellis and Keyon Menifield Jr. led the team with 15 apiece.
Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State dominated Missouri 75-51 behind Josh Hubbard's 16 points on 5-of-13 from the field, including 4-of-10 from downtown. Moore (14) and Smith (13) were right behind Hubbard but shot a combined 11-of-14, including Moore's perfect 4-of-4 attempts from deep.
Arkansas Leaders:
- Scoring: G Tramon Mark (17.6 PPG)
- Rebounding: F Trevon Brazile (6.5 RPG)
- Assists: G Davonte Davis (2.2 APG)
Mississippi State Leaders:
- Scoring: Josh Hubbard (14.8 PPG)
- Rebounding: Cameron Matthews (7.1 RPG)
- Assists: Dashawn Davis (3.1 APG)
