NCAA Tournament March Madness
#15 Mississippi St
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Projected seed: 3
Mississippi State has built a solid NCAA tournament resume highlighted by impressive wins against high-quality opponents like Utah and SMU, showcasing their ability to compete on a national stage. Their balanced approach, with a strong defense coupled with an offense that can score effectively, is crucial for tournament readiness. However, they need to navigate a challenging SEC schedule without too many slips. Upcoming games against Kentucky and Alabama are critical; winning those would significantly strengthen their position, while losses could jeopardize their seeding. Additionally, maintaining consistency against middle-tier teams like Missouri and Texas A&M will be vital as they look to close out the season strong.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | West Georgia | 326 | W95-60 |
| 11/8 | Georgia St | 235 | W101-66 |
| 11/12 | SE Louisiana | 190 | W80-59 |
| 11/17 | (N)Utah | 35 | W78-73 |
| 11/22 | @SMU | 77 | W84-79 |
| 11/28 | (N)UNLV | 110 | W80-58 |
| 12/4 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 47% |
| 12/8 | Prairie View | 347 | 83% |
| 12/14 | (N)McNeese St | 66 | 61% |
| 12/17 | (N)C Michigan | 108 | 65% |
| 12/21 | @Memphis | 21 | 48% |
| 12/30 | Bethune-Cookman | 211 | 75% |
| 1/4 | South Carolina | 134 | 70% |
| 1/7 | @Vanderbilt | 51 | 54% |
| 1/11 | Kentucky | 2 | 46% |
| 1/14 | @Auburn | 6 | 42% |
| 1/18 | Mississippi | 55 | 63% |
| 1/21 | @Tennessee | 1 | 35% |
| 1/25 | @South Carolina | 134 | 63% |
| 1/29 | Alabama | 13 | 54% |
| 2/1 | Missouri | 54 | 62% |
| 2/8 | @Georgia | 39 | 52% |
| 2/11 | Florida | 25 | 57% |
| 2/15 | @Mississippi | 55 | 55% |
| 2/18 | Texas A&M | 37 | 60% |
| 2/22 | @Oklahoma | 70 | 57% |
| 2/25 | @Alabama | 13 | 46% |
| 3/1 | LSU | 50 | 62% |
| 3/4 | Texas | 67 | 65% |
| 3/8 | @Arkansas | 49 | 53% |