Mississippi State Concludes Road Trip at Maryland Eastern Shore

STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs conclude their road non-conference schedule in Princess Anne, Maryland against Maryland Eastern Shore. Tipoff for the contest is set for 11 a.m. CT.

GAME INFORMATION
Mississippi State (11-1, 0-0 SEC) at Maryland Eastern Shore (4-8, 0-0 MEAC)
Date: Friday, Dec. 20, 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland (Hytche Athletic Center)
Watch: Delmarva Sports Network
Listen: MSU Radio Network – Starkville 96.1

Friday's matchup marks the first matchup against UMES and Mississippi State. The Dawgs enter the contest on a three-game streak after a 78-70 victory against ULM. The Hawks have lost their last six, with their last being an 80-64 decision against Virginia.

Jerkaila Jordan has been on fire her last five games, as she has posted 20-point performances in her last five games. She became the first Bulldog to do such since Anastasia Hayes did in the 2021-2022 season.

Mississippi State has won 18 of its last 20 non-conference games, with 11 of those being this season. Away from Humphrey Coliseum, State is 6-1 this season and 2-1 in true road games. Under Head Coach Sam Purcell, Mississippi State is 38-7 in non-conference games and 13-2 in the month of December.

The Bulldog defense continues to hold opponents to low shooting percentages. The Bulldogs are first in the SEC and second nationally in field goal percentage defense, as they have held opponents to an average of 30.9. From the three-point line, State holds opponents to a 23.4 percentage, which is second-best in the conference and 12th nationally. Overall, State holds opponents to 52.3 points per game, which is second in the SEC and ninth nationally.

State has been among the best in cleaning the class so far this season. The Dawgs bring in 45.17 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth nationally. They are limiting second chances for opponents, as State has collected 31.5 defensive rebounds per game, which is sixth best nationally. Madina Okot leads State with 9.5 per game. She's picked up five double-doubles this season, which is fourth most in the SEC.

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Mississippi State Concludes Road Trip at Maryland Eastern Shore

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Jerkaila Jordan

Madina Okot

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