How to Watch: Mississippi Valley State Women's Basketball at Mississippi State
The Mississippi State women's basketball team is aiming to end non-conference play on a strong note against Mississippi Valley State on Friday night. The Bulldogs have won four straight while the Devilettes have lost their last eight games.
Mississippi State's 12 wins are tied for the most in the SEC and its 1,095 total points is second in the conference.
This season, Mississippi Valley State has averaged 52.4 points per game compared to Mississippi State's 78.2. The Lions have allowed 855 points per game compared to the Bulldogs' 59.5.
What: Mississippi Valley State (1-10) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (12-2)
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.
TV: ESPN+/SECN+ at 6:30 p.m. CT
Series: Mississippi State leads 19-2, with the first meeting occurring on Feb. 10, 1978. The Bulldogs have come out as the victors in the 18 consecutive contests.
Last meeting: Mississippi State dominated Mississippi Valley State 104-47 on Nov. 9, 2022 in Humphrey Coliseum. Jerkaila Jordan, Jessika Carter, Asianae Johnson, Ahlana Smith, Kourtney Weber and Debreasha Powe each scored 10-plus points.
Last time out, Devilettes: Mississippi Valley State fell to Texas A&M 95-45 on Dec. 18. Sh'Diamond McKnight led the Devilettes in points (16), assists (6), steals (4) and was second in rebounds (5).
Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State defeated Colorado State 82-75 on Dec. 20. Lauren Park-Lane tallied a season-high 33 points on a school-record 10 threes. She became the third player in SEC women's basketball history to make 10 threes in a single game and was the recipient of the conference's Player of the Week honor for her efforts.
