PAUL JONES
Nicholls State forward Marek Nelson (0) reaches for a blocked ball as Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr., right, tries to regain possession during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Mississippi St. tops Nicholls, wins streak hits 11

By Paul Jones Dec. 17, 2022 05:39 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Dashawn Davis made two clutch free throws with 5.6 seconds

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) stretches over Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he attempts a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 5 Auburn holds off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime

By Paul Jones Mar. 02, 2022 11:40 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 12 of his 14 points in overtime, Jabari

Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) attempts to pass the ball while Tennessee guards Kennedy Chandler (1) and Josiah-Jordan James (30) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Big finish lifts No. 19 Tennessee over Mississippi St 72-63

By Paul Jones Feb. 09, 2022 11:49 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josiah-Jordan James and Kennedy Chandler each scored 18

Late free throw seals Mississippi State win over No. 24 Bama

By Paul Jones Jan. 15, 2022 08:43 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Andersson Garcia made a free throw with 3.7 seconds left and

Mississippi State coach Ben Howland celebrates the team's 78-63 win over Missouri in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Stewart leads Mississippi State rally past No. 13 Missouri

By Paul Jones Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — DJ Stewart scored 20 of his 24 points in the second

Perry leads Mississippi State over Ole Miss 69-44

By Paul Jones Mar. 07, 2020 09:02 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead

Perry double-double helps Mississippi St. top Alabama 80-73

By Paul Jones Feb. 25, 2020 11:35 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry scored 21 points and Tyson Carter added

Mississippi State holds South Carolina at bay 79-76

By Paul Jones Feb. 20, 2020 12:21 AM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Nick Weatherspoon had 18 points and D.J. Stewart

Perry lifts Mississippi St. over Vanderbilt 80-70

By Paul Jones Feb. 08, 2020 10:57 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 25 points, 11 rebounds and a career

Perry, Stewart power Mississippi State past Tennessee 86-73

By Paul Jones Feb. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 24 points with 12 rebounds and D.J.

Perry, Carter lead Mississippi State over Georgia 91-59

By Paul Jones Jan. 18, 2020 10:44 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry and Tyson Carter combined for 40 points

Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) pulls down a rebound against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
McCormick's 28 keep No. 8 Auburn perfect with 80-68 win

By Paul Jones Jan. 04, 2020 07:47 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — J'Von McCormick scored a career-high 28 points to lead

Perry lifts Mississippi State over Kent State 96-68

By Paul Jones Dec. 30, 2019 10:39 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had career-highs with 26 points and 17

Mississippi State holds off hot-shooting Radford, 77-68

By Paul Jones Dec. 18, 2019 10:37 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead

Louisiana Tech beats Mississippi State 74-67

By Paul Jones Dec. 05, 2019 10:43 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Daquan Bracey had 16 points and Amorie Archibald added

Woodard sends Mississippi State past New Orleans 82-59

By Paul Jones Nov. 17, 2019 06:05 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Robert Woodard had career highs of 21 points and 16

Perry's double-double leads Mississippi State past ULM

By Paul Jones Nov. 14, 2019 09:27 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State used a dominating defensive showing

Mississippi State rallies to beat Sam Houston State 67-58

By Paul Jones Nov. 08, 2019 10:48 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State closed the game on a 17-0 run and

Carter leads Mississippi St. past Florida International

By Paul Jones Nov. 05, 2019 10:56 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tyson Carter had a game-high 23 points to lead

Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State confident after ending long NCAA drought

By Paul Jones Oct. 24, 2019 08:01 AM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — After earning its first NCAA Tournament invitation in a