Sunday, February 23
Starkville, Miss.
2 p.m.
Mississippi State
19-9,6-8SEC
81
vs
55
Texas A&M
10-16,3-11SEC
1
2
3
4
F
Texas A&M
18
10
11
16
55
Mississippi St.
19
17
27
18
81
State Secures Senior Day Victory Against Texas A&M
February 23, 2025 | Women's Basketball
STARKVILLE – Senior Day was successful for the Mississippi State women's basketball squad, as they knocked off the Texas A&M Aggies, 81-55. The Bulldogs had only seven turnovers in the contest, which was their second-lowest turnover total this season and lowest of conference play.
On top of senior day festivities, it was alumni weekend for the Bulldog program, which saw faces spanning from multiple decades return to Starkville.
"We had a spirited practice yesterday where we had a huddle and brought all of our alumni in with us, and it turned into some words of inspiration," head coach Sam Purcell said. "It was special to win today for them and our seniors. We're extremely excited about this outcome but we're ready to get back to work."
State never trailed to the Aggies in Sunday's game, as Madina Okot opened the scoring with an offensive putback. At the half, the Bulldogs led by eight points. They would extend that lead in the third, outscoring Texas A&M by 16 points to gain a 24-point lead which led to the 26-point victory.
Okot and Debreasha Powe led the Bulldog offense on Sunday. Powe knocked down a season-high 19 points, including five three pointers. It marked the tenth time this season she had knocked down three or more triples. Okot collected her tenth double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 rebounds, seven of those coming on the offensive glass. She also picked up two steals and two blocks.
Jerkaila Jordan capped off senior day with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Five of her points came from the charity stripe, where she shot 100% on the day.
"Senior day is bittersweet," Jordan said. "When you've been here for so long, you don't feel like your time is coming to an end because it comes so fast. I remember my first year here walking in the building, but I never pictured my last. I'm so glad to go out with this group. Of players, coaches and fans."
Eniya Russell also tallied 13 points, five rebounds and a team-leading five assists. Nine of her points came from beyond the arch, where she shot 50%.
"This team means a lot to me, we built a bond very quick over the summer," Russell said. "We clicked very quickly and that is very rare. I could write a book about it, but I'm honestly just glad to have played here."
Although Sunday's matchup over Texas A&M was senior day, the Bulldogs have one remaining contest inside of Humphrey Coliseum as Mississippi State will play host to the No. 2 Texas Longhorns on Thursday night. Tipoff for the contest is set for 6:30 p.m. on SECN+.
Visit HailState.com and social media accounts @HailStateWBK for the most up-to-date information on Mississippi State women's basketball.
On top of senior day festivities, it was alumni weekend for the Bulldog program, which saw faces spanning from multiple decades return to Starkville.
"We had a spirited practice yesterday where we had a huddle and brought all of our alumni in with us, and it turned into some words of inspiration," head coach Sam Purcell said. "It was special to win today for them and our seniors. We're extremely excited about this outcome but we're ready to get back to work."
State never trailed to the Aggies in Sunday's game, as Madina Okot opened the scoring with an offensive putback. At the half, the Bulldogs led by eight points. They would extend that lead in the third, outscoring Texas A&M by 16 points to gain a 24-point lead which led to the 26-point victory.
Okot and Debreasha Powe led the Bulldog offense on Sunday. Powe knocked down a season-high 19 points, including five three pointers. It marked the tenth time this season she had knocked down three or more triples. Okot collected her tenth double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 rebounds, seven of those coming on the offensive glass. She also picked up two steals and two blocks.
Jerkaila Jordan capped off senior day with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Five of her points came from the charity stripe, where she shot 100% on the day.
"Senior day is bittersweet," Jordan said. "When you've been here for so long, you don't feel like your time is coming to an end because it comes so fast. I remember my first year here walking in the building, but I never pictured my last. I'm so glad to go out with this group. Of players, coaches and fans."
Eniya Russell also tallied 13 points, five rebounds and a team-leading five assists. Nine of her points came from beyond the arch, where she shot 50%.
"This team means a lot to me, we built a bond very quick over the summer," Russell said. "We clicked very quickly and that is very rare. I could write a book about it, but I'm honestly just glad to have played here."
Although Sunday's matchup over Texas A&M was senior day, the Bulldogs have one remaining contest inside of Humphrey Coliseum as Mississippi State will play host to the No. 2 Texas Longhorns on Thursday night. Tipoff for the contest is set for 6:30 p.m. on SECN+.
Visit HailState.com and social media accounts @HailStateWBK for the most up-to-date information on Mississippi State women's basketball.
Team Stats
AM
MS
FG%
.417
.443
3FG%
.294
.381
FT%
.625
.846
RB
32
38
TO
18
7
STL
3
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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