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McCord: A breakdown of "the science" that plagues Mississippi State

McCord: A breakdown of “the science” that plagues Mississippi State

Noah McCord, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

Mississippi State University is a college rooted in tradition: cowbells, Maroon Fridays and now what burner accounts and beat writers alike are calling “the science.” It started with a tweet. The...

State Secures Double Tournament Berth, Falls in Opening Weekend

Noah McCord, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

For just the sixth time in school history, the Mississippi State University men’s and women’s basketball teams both earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament in the same season. This year’s dual bid...

Men’s basketball is going to the Big Dance

Men’s basketball is going to the Big Dance

Noah McCord, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

The madness of March is officially here for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. Mississippi State has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season under head coach...

Halftime changes propel Bulldogs to victory over LSU Tigers

Halftime changes propel Bulldogs to victory over LSU Tigers

Kensi Brandenburg, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

The Mississippi State University men's basketball team kicked off the month of March with an 81-69 victory over Louisiana State University. Humphrey Coliseum was packed to the brim with students and...

Claim system causes student ticket frenzy

Claim system causes student ticket frenzy

Taylor Davis, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Mississippi State University students have concerns over the state of the university’s athletics, citing struggles in football, rising ticket prices and the ticketing system for basketball games. With...

Mississippi State University fans stormed the court last Tuesday after beating No. 7 Texas A&M University 70-54.

Students storm Humphrey Coliseum after triumph over No. 7 Texas A&M.

Kensi Brandenburg, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

It is no secret that fans are the epitome of spirit that drives the energy of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. Their loyalty and enthusiasm was apparent as MSU fans stormed the court of Humphrey...

Mississippi State secures sweep over rival Ole Miss

Mississippi State secures sweep over rival Ole Miss

Noah McCord, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

The Mississippi State University men's basketball team imposed its will against Ole Miss on Saturday, winning the rebounds and suffocating the Rebels defensively for an 81-71 win in Oxford to complete...

The fall to Missouri marked the second consecutive loss at home.

“I was embarrassed for all of us”: Mississippi State falls to Missouri

Noah McCord, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

The Mississippi State University men's basketball team suffered one of its most lopsided defeats of the season at home Saturday, falling 88-61 to Missouri in a game that was never close or competitive. The...

Mississippi State Guard Riley Kugel (#2) celebrates during the game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State on Saturday.

MSU takes down Ole Miss in a Humphrey Coliseum overtime showdown

Noah McCord, Sports Editor January 20, 2025

Mississippi State University Men's Basketball secured a dramatic 84-81 overtime victory against No. 21 Ole Miss Saturday night at Humphrey Coliseum, marking the first-ever ranked matchup between the in-state...

The banana "Bunch" will return to Humphrey Coliseum this year to continue cheering on the Bulldogs.

Love ’em or hate ’em, the Bunch is back

Haylee Morman, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Whether you like them or not, Mississippi State University basketball fans should recognize “the Bunch” — six guys who make it their mission to attend as many games as possible while wearing banana...

Mississippi State defeats West Georgia in basketball debut

Mississippi State defeats West Georgia in basketball debut

Noah McCord, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Mississippi State University men’s basketball kicked off its season with a statement, dismantling West Georgia 95-60 in Humphrey Coliseum. The Bulldogs, who have retooled their roster under head coach...

In March, Hubbard became the first freshman to be awarded the Howell Trophy, which is given annually to the best male basketball player in Mississippi.

Q&A with Mississippi State rising star Josh Hubbard

Haylee Morman, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Mississippi State University's Josh Hubbard is no ordinary athlete. Ranked as ESPN's No. 88 national recruit for the class of 2023, Hubbard claimed the SEC Freshman of the Week honor five times and earned...

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