Bulldogs Get Back In The Win Column With Victory Over Alcorn State

Monday, November 24

Niceville, Fla.

1:30 p.m.

Mississippi State

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Alcorn State

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Alcorn

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Bulldogs Get Back In The Win Column With Victory Over Alcorn State

November 24, 2025 | Women's Basketball

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By: Will Simmons, Assistant Director/Communications

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs walked away with their fifth victory of the season after the first round of the Bay Bracket at the Emerald Coast Classic, as they defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 65-51.

Madison Franics led the Bulldogs in the contest with 15 points, nine of those coming in the first quarter. Francis took six shots and shot 66.7 percent from the floor. She made three trips to the charity stripe and knocked down all six shots. Francis also collected six rebounds, a team-leading four assists and three steals.

Kharyssa Richardon secured a season-high 10 points on 50 percent shooting. Richardson also collected three rebounds and a pair of steals, which was also a season-high.

Jaylah Lampley collected a career-high 10 rebounds and fell one point short of her first career double-double. Destiney McPHaul also finished with nine points in her return Raider Arena.

The Bulldogs will face off with the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders tomorrow in the championship game after they defeated Providence, 54-48. The contest will tipoff at 1:30 p.m. and will once again be streamed on Flo Sports.

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