NCAA Tournament March Madness

#24 Mississippi St

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Projected seed: 7

Mississippi State's resume is impressive, showcasing a number of solid wins, including a strong performance against Memphis and a crucial victory over Texas A&M that highlights their ability to compete in tough matchups. However, the team has also suffered some notable losses, particularly against top-tier opponents like Kentucky and Alabama, which raise questions about their consistency. Their defensive metrics suggest they can be dominant, but they need to bolster their offensive efficiency, as evidenced by their struggles against teams like Florida and Missouri. Upcoming games against Texas and LSU present opportunities to solidify their position; winning those could significantly enhance their standings, while losses may jeopardize their tournament hopes.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4West Georgia342W95-60
11/8Georgia St273W101-66
11/12SE Louisiana182W80-59
11/17(N)Utah65W78-73
11/22@SMU41W84-79
11/28(N)UNLV101W80-58
11/29(N)Butler72L87-77
12/4Pittsburgh52W90-57
12/8Prairie View356W91-84
12/14(N)McNeese St69W66-63
12/17(N)C Michigan185W83-59
12/21@Memphis46W79-66
12/30Bethune-Cookman275W87-73
1/4South Carolina78W85-50
1/7@Vanderbilt45W76-64
1/11Kentucky14L95-90
1/14@Auburn2L88-66
1/18Mississippi23W84-81
1/21@Tennessee5L68-56
1/25@South Carolina78W65-60
1/29Alabama6L88-84
2/1Missouri16L88-61
2/8@Georgia39W76-75
2/11Florida3L81-68
2/15@Mississippi23W81-71
2/18Texas A&M20W70-54
2/22@Oklahoma49L93-87
2/25@Alabama641%
3/1LSU7362%
3/4Texas4258%
3/8@Arkansas3749%