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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

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) drives against Tennessee's Lamonte Turner (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 8 Vols top Mississippi State 83-76 in SEC quarterfinal

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2019 12:24 AM EDT

Mississippi State players celebrate after a score against Texas A&M in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 80-54. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mississippi State routs Texas A&M 80-54 at SEC tournament

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Mississippi State rides big first half past Texas A&M 92-81

By Paul Jones Mar. 09, 2019 04:24 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Lamar Peters had 21 points and Quinndary Weatherspoon added 20 as Mississippi State defeated Texas A&M 92-81 on Saturday. ...

Carter's 22 points lead Mississippi St over Missouri 68-49

By David Brandt Feb. 26, 2019 10:15 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tyson Carter came to Mississippi State two years ago as a super-skinny shooter who coach Ben Howland hoped would grow — literally and...

Perry's 21 points lead Mississippi St over S Carolina 76-61

By David Brandt Feb. 23, 2019 08:17 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry fought through two defenders in the final minute to finish a layup and draw the foul, flexing his right bicep as he strolled...

Arkansas guard Desi Sills (0) drives to the basket past Mississippi State defender Reggie Perry (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/16/2019

Feb. 16, 2019 09:52 PM EST

Mississippi State cruises to 81-62 win over Alabama

By David Brandt Feb. 12, 2019 11:12 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Lamar Peters embraces the role of the point guard and loves to be the guy who sets up the offense, distributes the basketball and plays...

Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) shoots over Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon (0) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 5 Kentucky escapes with 71-67 win over Mississippi St

By David Brandt Feb. 09, 2019 03:24 PM EST

Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon (0) attempts a three-point basket in front of Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) and guard Bryce Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Mississippi St rallies past No. 16 Auburn 92-84

By David Brandt Jan. 26, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu, left, and Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, right, reach for a loose ball duringp the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 71-55. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 24 Mississippi State routs struggling Vanderbilt 71-55

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2019 11:32 PM EST

Mississippi guard Blake Hinson (0) pulls Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) and forward Abdul Ado (24) out as he attempts a shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 81-77. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Hinson leads Ole Miss over No. 14 Mississippi St 81-77

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2019 03:31 PM EST

South Carolina guard A.J. Lawson, left, has a shot blocked by Mississippi State forward Aric Holman (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks 1/8/2019

Jan. 09, 2019 12:55 AM EST