How to Watch: Mississippi State Women's Basketball versus Georgia Tech
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will host the first round of the WBIT tournament against the seven-seeded Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. MSU did not hear its name called on Sunday for the NCAA tournament, but it was selected as the second seed in the WBIT, and it has a chance to host a pair of games.
It was a disappointing season for the Bulldogs, but they have a chance to send their seniors out on a positive note. Jerkaila Jordan, who recently announced that she will to Mississippi State next season, will be key in this game, and the game plan needs to focus on her and her fellow guards' strengths.
What: Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-11, 8-8) versus Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (17-15) (7-11)
When: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi
TV: ESPN+
Series: Mississippi State holds a 4-1 advantage in this series. The first matchup came on December 9th, 1999.
Last meeting: The Yellow Jackets took the previous matchup 70-58 on December 16th, 2007. Janie Mitchell led Georgia Tech with 23 points, and Tysheka Grimes led MSU with 21 points.
Last time out, Yellow Jackets: Georgia Tech lost their previous matchup 70-58 to Duke in the second round of the ACC tournament. Duke dominated the first quarter 17-8, and the Yellow Jackets could never bounce back.
Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State was embarrassed by Texas A&M 72-56 in the second round of the SEC tournament. This loss ultimately cost MSU a spot in the NCAA tournament.
