How To Watch: No. 17 Kentucky at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss - The Mississippi State Bulldogs are on an impressive five-game win streak however, a difficult foe stands in their way once again. The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats are hot off a blowout victory against No. 13 Alabama 117-95 but they have had a streaky season in SEC play.
Both teams are sitting above .500 in conference play with the Bulldog's record standing at 8-6 while also being the first time they are over .500 in the Chris Jans era. The Wildcats are 9-5 in SEC play and a win for either team will place them closer to the coveted double bye in the SEC Tournament. UK is currently fifth in the standings while MSU is seventh behind No. 24 Florida.
Momentum is in favor of the Bulldogs who will have another sell-out in The Hump but the Wildcats have played spoiler many times to MSU in the past. Each team seems to have waltzed their way into the dance in March, but a confident win could give MSU higher hopes for the future.
How to Watch: No. 17 Kentucky at Mississippi State
What: No, 17 Kentucky (19-8, 9-5 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-8, 8-6 SEC)
Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.
When: Tuesday, Feb, 27 at 6:00 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN
Series: Kentucky leads 102-21 with the first matchup occurring March 1, 1921.
Last meeting: Kentucky soundly defeated the Bulldogs 90-77 on Jan. 17, 2023. Despite a big night from Tolu Smith III scoring 26 points and grabbing 8 boards, the Wildcats had four players in double figures in scoring. Antonio Reeves led the game in scoring with 27 points.
Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State went on the road and defeated LSU 87-67 behind a career night for Josh Hubbard who scored 32 points. Smith also had a nice night with 19 points and nine rebounds and Keshawn Murphy was near a double-double as well with 11 points and nine boards.
Last time out, Wildcats: No. 17 Kentucky had an explosive offensive performance against No. 13 Alabama defeating them 117-95 at home behind Reeves scoring 24 and Justin Edwards scoring 28. three other Wildcats were also in double digits.
Mississippi State Leaders:
- Scoring: Josh Hubbard (15.3 ppg)
- Rebounding: Tolu Smith III (8.1 rpg)
- Assist: Dashawn Davis (3.0 apg)
Kentucky Leaders:
- Scoring: Antonio Reeves (19.7 ppg)
- Rebounding: Tre Mitchell (7.5 rpg)
- Assist: Reed Sheppard (4.1 apg)
