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Dear Ol’ State: Purcell’s Team Firmly In March Madness Hunt

Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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