Bulldogs Win Bay Bracket At Emerald Coast Classic

Tuesday, November 25

Niceville, Fla.

1:30 p.m.

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Middle Tennessee State

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Bulldogs Win Bay Bracket At Emerald Coast Classic

November 25, 2025 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: Will Simmons, Assistant Director/Communications

STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs dominated the Middle Tennessee State Raiders in the championship game of the Bay Bracket at the Emerald Coast Classic, winning the contest 69-47.

The Bulldogs shot over 40 percent in every quarter and shot 50 percent or better in three of the four quarters, including shooting 63.6 percent in the third and 70 percent in the fourth. The Bulldogs jumped out to a hot start, as they entered the locker room at halftime with a 16-point lead. State expanded on it in the fourth, outscoring the Blue Raiders by six. The Bulldogs finished shooting 55.1 percent while holding Middle Tennessee to 35.6 percent.

Madison Francis was named the Bay Bracket's MVP. The freshman from Lancaster, New York, tied career-highs of 17 points and six blocks, as well as collecting six rebounds and a steal. Francis went 7-11 from the floor, including a make from deep. She played a season-high 33 minutes.

Favour Nwaedozi bounced back in the second game of the contest, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds. Nwaedozi finished 5-8 from the floor and went 3-4 from the stripe.

Chandler Prater posted 13 points, five rebounds and four assists. She went a perfect 4-4 from the charity stripe.

The Bulldogs will return to Humphrey Coliseum after Thanksgiving break on Sunday, November 30 when they take on the ULM Warhawks. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on SEC Network+.

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