MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS NEWS

Tolu Smith - Expected to play Saturday Smith (knee) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Arkansas, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith has missed the previous three contests due to a knee injury, but he's expected to return Saturday. He's started every game he's appeared in his season and is averaging 13.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 25.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tolu Smith - Listed as questionable Smith (knee) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith took part in the team's halfcourt practice Thursday, which is at least a sign of progress ahead of Saturday's clash. We may not get confirmation of his status, however, until the Bulldogs take the floor for pregame warmups.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State visits Arkansas after Umude's 31-point game

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.J. Jeffries - Solid outing in Tuesday's win Jeffries accumulated 10 points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 78-64 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Jeffries scored in double figures for a second straight contest, as the junior also performed well on the boards to cap off a solid overall performance. Across 21 starts with Mississippi State this year, Jeffries is averaging 9.9 points and 4.7 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garrison Brooks - Near double-double Tuesday Brooks logged 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 78-64 win over South Carolina.

Impact The senior's 18 points were the most he has totaled since posting 18 points against Furman on Dec. 17. His fine performance on the boards also led the squad, as Brooks nearly finished with a double-double. The former North Carolina Tar Heel is averaging 11.3 points and 6.4 rebounds in 21 starts with the Bulldogs this year.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks sets tone to lead Mississippi St. past S. Carolina

Iverson Molinar scored 20 points and Garrison Brooks scored a season-high 18 points and Mississippi State beat South Carolina 78-64 to end a two-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Feb. 1) South Carolina vs Mississippi State prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Tuesday's game between SCAR vs. MSST.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

South Carolina vs Mississippi State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Feb. 1) Tuesday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Mississippi State Bulldogs. South...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Tolu Smith - Out Tuesday Smith (knee) is progressing with his injury but will remain out for Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Theo DeRosa of The Commercial Dispatch reports.

Impact Smith has missed the last two games for Mississippi State with a knee injury that will keep him out again on Tuesday. The 6-foot-11 junior has started eight games this season, averaging 13.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 25.9 minutes per game. There still isn't a set timetable on Smith's expected return moving forward.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina visits Mississippi State after Reese's 20-point outing

South Carolina takes on the Mississippi State Bulldogs after James Reese scored 20 points in the Gamecocks' 74-63 win against the Texas A&M Aggies

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch Mississippi State men's basketball vs. South Carolina on TV, live stream What you need to know to watch Mississippi State men's basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2022, on TV or live stre...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State hosts South Carolina following Reese's 20-point game

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 13 Texas Tech 76-50 over Mississippi State in Big 12/SEC

Adonis Arms had 16 points and seven assists as 13th-ranked Texas Tech stayed undefeated at home by overwhelming Mississippi State 76-50 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State men's basketball vs. No. 14 Texas Tech: Live updates, score Mississippi State men's basketball closes its nonconference slate with a Big 12/SEC Challenge matchup against No. 14 Texas Tech.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State vs Texas Tech Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 29) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders....

JANUARY 29, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Mississippi State plays No. 13 Texas Tech after Molinar's 30-point game

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tolu Smith - Remains without timetable Coach Ben Howland said Friday that Smith (knee) doesn't yet have a timetable to return, Theo DeRosa of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Howland said that Smith has been showing progress in his recovery recently, but he doesn't yet know when the junior will be cleared for game action. The center underwent an MRI last weekend that revealed no structural damage, but he remains week-to-week.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Mississippi State men's basketball vs. Texas Tech on TV, live stream What you need to know to watch Mississippi State basketball

JANUARY 28, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

No. 13 Texas Tech faces Mississippi State after Williams' 33-point outing

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Courier-Journal Kentucky basketball blew a big second half lead but showed impressive resolve in closing out a win over Mississippi State in overtime.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Iverson Molinar - Career high in Tuesday's loss Molinar ended with 30 points (13-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 82-74 1OT loss to Kentucky.

Impact Molinar was spectacular and nearly led the Bulldogs to an upset, as the guard tallied a career high offensively and managed to reach the 20-point mark for a fourth time over the past five games. After Tuesday's magnificent performance, Molinar is averaging 18.4 points, 4.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds while shooting 49.8 percent overall from the field.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rocket Watts - Nine points in return Watts contributed nine points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 82-74 1OT loss to Kentucky.

Impact Watts returned from a one-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. He ended up posting his second-highest point total of the season. Watts will look to build on that going into Saturday's game against a very tough defense in Texas Tech.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win

Kellan Grady scored eight points in overtime, including consecutive 3-pointers about a minute apart, and Sahvir Wheeler added two free throws to lift No. 12 Kentucky over Mississip...

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State men's basketball vs. Kentucky Wildcats video highlights, score Check out the top plays from the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM