Bulldogs Return To Humphrey Coliseum To Take On Arkansas
February 05, 2025 | Women's Basketball
STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs return to Starkville to kick off a two-game homestand on Thursday, as they will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 on SECN+.
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GAME INFORMATION
Arkansas Razorbacks  (9-15, 2-7 SEC) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-7, 3-6 SEC)
Date: Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Starkville, Miss. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Watch: SECN+
Listen: MSU Radio Network – Starkville 96.1
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NOTES:
Visit HailState.com and social media accounts @HailStateWBK for the most up-to-date information on Mississippi State women's basketball.
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GAME INFORMATION
Arkansas Razorbacks  (9-15, 2-7 SEC) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-7, 3-6 SEC)
Date: Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Starkville, Miss. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Watch: SECN+
Listen: MSU Radio Network – Starkville 96.1
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NOTES:
- Mississippi State dropped their last matchup against the LSU Tigers, 81-67.
- Eniya Russell led the Bulldog offense with 13 points, while Destiney McPhaul and Quanirah Montague each collected 10.
- Madina Okot brought in 10 rebounds against the Tigers, the 11th time she had done so this season.
- State is 8-2 at home this season, 2-2 in conference play.
- The Bulldogs are 15-3 against unranked opponents this season and 7-1 when played at Humphrey Coliseum.
- The gauntlet of the SEC continues for Mississippi State, as State has played a ranked or receiving votes opponent six times in conference play, and seven times this season. Three of State's remaining six opponents are currently ranked in the top 25.
- Sam Purcell needs two more victories to become the most winningest coach overall and in conference play in program history.
- State is 35-9 overall and 12-8 at Humphrey Coliseum under Purcell.
- The Bulldogs rank 15th in the nation and 4th in the Southeastern Conference with a 47.2 field goal percentage on the season.
- Arkansas and State will match up for the 46th time in history on Thursday. The Bulldogs have won the last two games and lead the series 24-21 overall and 13-7 when played in Starkville.
- Izzy Higginbottom leads the Razorback offense with a conference-leading 24.3 points per game. She is first in the nation with 583 total points on the season.
Visit HailState.com and social media accounts @HailStateWBK for the most up-to-date information on Mississippi State women's basketball.
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