How To Watch: Mississippi State Men's Basketball At No. 11 Auburn
STARKVILLE, Miss - The Mississippi State Bulldogs are coming off a heartbreaking loss at home to No. 16 Kentucky but they have to rally the troops as another ranked opponent is next on the table.
No. 11 Auburn is currently sitting in fourth place in the SEC with a 10-4 record in conference play but one of those losses came against MSU on Jan. 27. The Bulldogs held the Tigers to their lowest scoring total all season with a 64-58 victory in Humphrey Coliseum, however MSU on the road is a completely different team compared to being at home. They hold a 2-5 record on the road in conference play this season.
This will be one of the biggest test this season for the Bulldogs as they try to recover from an emotional and distroughtful night in Starkville. They look to get the series sweep as it will be their first one all season.
How to Watch: Mississippi State at No. 11 Auburn
What: Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-9, 8-7 SEC) at No. 11 Auburn (21-7, 10-5 SEC)
Where: Neville Arena, Auburn, Al
When: Saturday, March 2 at 3:00 p.m. central
TV: ESPN2
Last meeting: The Bulldogs held the Tigers to 58 points and had strong performances from Josh Hubbard scoring 17, Cameron Matthews tallying a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Shakeel Moore scoring 12.
Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State lost a home to No. 16 Kentucky after a spectacular duel between star freshmen Josh Hubbard and Reed Sheppard. Both scored 20-plus with Hubbard having 34 and Sheppard scoring 32, however Sheppard got the last laugh as he took down the Bulldogs 91-89.
Last time out, Tigers: Auburn fell short on the road against No. 4 Tennessee 92-84. Johni Broom scored 23 for the team high but it was a special night for Dalton Knecht as he scored 39.
