WATCH: Nikki McCray-Penson discusses MSU's loss to South Carolina

Mississippi State's head coach breaks down her team's performance against the Gamecocks

STARKVILLE, Miss. – After an 11-day layoff, Mississippi State returned to action on Thursday night. Unfortunately for the No. 21 Bulldogs, they didn't get the chance to ease back into things as they battled No. 4 South Carolina and the Gamecocks emerged victorious. 

MSU lost 75-52 to South Carolina. With the defeat, the Bulldogs saw their record fall to 8-5 overall and 3-4 in Southeastern Conference play. The Gamecocks improved to 13-1 overall and 8-0 in league action.

Following the contest, Mississippi State head coach Nikki McCray-Penson met with the media to break it all down. Watch McCray-Penson's full postgame press conference above.

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