MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS NEWS

Iverson Molinar - Erupts for career best Molinar contributed 28 points (11-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 88-72 win over Georgia.

Impact Molinar was spectacular in the victory, as the junior erupted offensively to record a new career best. The junior's previous high was 26 points set back this season against Minnesota on Dec. 5. Molinar is currently tallying a team-best 17.5 points across 15 starts with the Bulldogs.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garrison Brooks - Held to four points Wednesday Brooks amassed four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 88-72 victory over Georgia.

Impact The forward was a non-factor during the Bulldogs' win, as the senior managed just four points across 28.6 percent overall shooting. However, Brooks did indeed lead the squad in blocked shots. Across 15 starts this season, Brooks is averaging 10.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per matchup.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Molinar scores 28, MSU hands Georgia 5th loss in row 88-72

Iverson Molinar scored a career-high 28 points and Mississippi State quickly overtook Georgia in the second half, winning 88-72

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iverson Molinar scores career high as Mississippi State basketball separates from Georgia Mississippi State basketball entered halftime with a one-point deficit but pulled away in the second half to beat Georgia.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State men's basketball vs. Georgia: Live updates, score Mississippi State men's basketball faces Georgia with an opportunity to rebound from a loss last time out.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Oquendo leads Georgia against Mississippi State after 22-point game

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia vs Mississippi State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 12) Wednesday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the Georgia Bulldogs and Mississippi State Bulldogs. Georgia vs...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Tolu Smith - Won't play Wednesday Smith (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's game against Georgia, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith will skip his second consecutive game for the Bulldogs due to COVID-19 protocols. He's expected to be back in action whenever he clears the protocol and seems likely to be on the floor for Saturday's clash with Alabama.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Mississippi State men's basketball vs. Georgia Bulldogs on TV, live stream Mississippi State men's basketball is scheduled to host Georgia on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Here's how you can watch.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Georgia looks to end streak vs Miss. St.

Mississippi State looks to extend Georgia's conference losing streak to six games

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tolu Smith - Chance to face Georgia Coach Ben Howland said that if Smith tests negative for COVID-19 he will be in line to play against Georgia on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Smith did not play in Saturday's game against Ole Miss. He has played in just one game in the last six contests due to a foot injury that he now appears to be over. We should know more about his status as Wednesday's game against Georgia draws closer.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BONEYARD: Bulldogs have up and down weekend on the hardwood Mississippi State still has plenty of opportunities to prove tournament worthiness.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Clarion-Ledger Mississippi State basketball wanted to push the pace in transition against Ole Miss. Here's why the Bulldogs couldn't.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Murrell, Brooks help Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 82-72

Matthew Murrell scored a career-high 31 points, Nysier Brooks had 15 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and tied his career mark with five blocks and Mississippi beat Mississippi St...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State basketball, without Tolu Smith, can't climb out of hole in loss to Ole Miss Mississippi State basketball entered the halftime break trailing by 14 points. And while the Bulldogs narrowed the score, they couldn't clim...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Matthew Murrell scores 31, Ole Miss men's basketball beats Mississippi State 82-72 The Ole Miss basketball team cruised to an 82-72 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night to log its first SEC win of the season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Derek Fountain - Returns to court Fountain (undisclosed) finished with one rebound and one steal in Saturday's loss to Ole Miss.

Impact Fountain sat out of his team's Dec. 29 matchup with Arkansas due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to come off the bench in Saturday's clash. He had started each of the last three games prior to suffering the injury, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on whether the sophomore forward returns to the starting lineup Wednesday against Georgia.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tolu Smith - Out Saturday Smith will miss Saturday's game against Mississippi for undisclosed reasons, Andy Kostka of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Smith missed four games at the start of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot and later missed four more in December with a broken toe. Whether his latest absence is related to his previous injuries is unclear.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BONEYARD: Ladies win at Bama, men hope to follow suit in Oxford Mississippi State heads into what could be a big weekend for basketball on both sides.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How to watch Ole Miss men's basketball vs. Mississippi State on TV, live stream What you need to know to watch Ole Miss men's basketball face Mississippi State on Saturday, Jan. 8, on TV or live stream.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Ole Miss vs Mississippi State men's basketball scouting report, prediction Mississippi State and Ole Miss meet in basketball on Saturday. Here's the Clarion Ledger's scouting report and prediction.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Derek Fountain - Could be back Saturday Coach Ben Howland indicated Friday that he hopes to have everyone back for Saturday's game versus Ole Miss, suggesting Fountain (undisclosed) could return to the floor, Stefan Kraj...

Impact Fountain was unable to take the floor in the team's last contest Dec. 29 versus Arkansas but appears to have a better shot at making an appearance Saturday. The sophomore started his last three games prior to the absence, though it's unclear if he would retain that role if he's greenlit to face the Rebels.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Clarion-Ledger Mississippi State women's basketball was without several players and coaches, but gutted out a victory against Alabama.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State men's basketball game vs Missouri postponed due to COVID-19 issues Mississippi State men's basketball's game against Missouri has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Tiger's program.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Player Grades: Stanley Umude bright spot for Hogs in loss to Bulldogs Player grades and postgame report card following Arkansas' 81-68 loss at Mississippi State...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM