How to Watch: Mississippi State Men's Basketball versus Tennessee

The Bulldogs welcome the Volunteers to The Hump while still looking to notch their first SEC win this season.

Mississippi State men's basketball is looking for their conference win, but it will not be easy as they welcome the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers to Starkville. The Bulldogs lost to South Carolina in their SEC opener 68-62 and struggled on the boards.

The Bulldogs' star center, Tolu Smith, will see action in his third straight game, and MSU will need Smith to return to form to upset the Volunteers. Josh Hubbard will be another key player to watch for the Bulldogs.

What: Mississippi State Bulldogs (11-3, 0-1) at Tennessee Volunteers (11-3, 1-0)

When: Wednesday, 6 p.m. CT

Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.

TV: SEC Network

Series: Tennessee has dominated the series 90-44, with the first meeting occurring on Jan. 15th, 1924.

Last meeting: Tennessee beat Mississippi State 70-59 in Humphrey Coliseum the previous season. After a 23-23 first half, the Volunteers pulled away with a 47-36 second half.

Last time out, Volunteers: The Volunteers dominated Ole Miss 90-64 to win their first conference game.

Last time out, Bulldogs: The Bulldogs dropped their conference opener 68-62 to South Carolina. MSU stayed in foul trouble all night, and timely Gamecock offensive rebounds led to second-chance points, which swung the game in USC's favor. 

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