Articles by Garrick Hodge
MSU ‘dejected’ after loss to SEC bottom-feeder Vanderbilt
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State hit a new low Saturday.
MSU’s defense collapses in 94-80 loss to LSU
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State turned in one of its better offensive efforts of the year Wednesday.
MSU hopes to contend with three-headed LSU monster Wednesday
STARKVILLE — The Southeastern Conference’s deadliest trio of scorers is coming to Starkville.
Prep roundup: Heritage Academy baseball wins season opener
The Heritage Academy baseball team won its season opener Monday, knocking off Jackson Academy 5-3.
Mississippi State ends road slate on a high note, taking down South Carolina 75-59
An otherwise grueling four-game Southeastern Conference road slate ended on a positive note for Mississippi State Saturday.
26 turnovers plague Mississippi State in blowout road loss to Arkansas
Believe it or not, Mississippi State actually led Arkansas 18-5 at one point Tuesday.
Mississippi State preparing for balanced Arkansas offensive attack
STARKVILLE — Iowa State could have been 0-20 for all Ben Howland cared.
Mississippi State decimates Iowa State in SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Four Bulldogs reached double figures as MSU handed the Cyclones their second-worst margin of defeat against a nonconference opponent ever.
Turnovers, lackluster offensive execution prevent Mississippi State from upsetting No. 18 Tennessee
For fans of offense, Tuesday’s matchup between No. 18 Tennessee and Mississippi State was far from ideal. The lid on the basket refused to open, turnovers seemed more frequent than converted baskets and double-figure scorers were hard to come by.
Bulldogs hope to bounce back against No. 18 Volunteers Tuesday
STARKVILLE — There’s good news and bad news for Mississippi State men’s basketball.
Monday Profile: West Point teacher shares love of archery with his students
When West Point resident Steve Cannon first picked up a bow many years ago, he was aiming at bottle caps. It was almost love at first sight.
“One of my great friends and relatives introduced me to bow hunting,” said Cannon, a 1993 West Point High School graduate. “Just teaching me my anchor point, shooting at a small bottle cap and making groupings around it.”
D.J. Stewart’s 27 points not enough for Mississippi State against No. 18 Alabama’s balanced scoring effort
The Bulldogs played a respectable game against the SEC-leading Crimson Tide but couldn’t pick up the upset win.
Ole Miss stymies Mississippi State, cruises to 64-46 win in Starkville
STARKVILLE — When Mississippi State falls asleep Tuesday night, it will see the Ole Miss zone defense in its nightmares.
‘This is the biggest game of the year’: Mississippi State men ready to clash with Ole Miss for first time in 2021
STARKVILLE — Almost predictably and without fail, you can count on Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland to say something paying homage to the “one game at a time” cliche every press conference.
Tolu Smith carries Mississippi State to narrow victory over Florida
The 6-foot-10 forward carried the Bulldogs to victory with a career-high 27 points and 14 rebounds Saturday.
Pressed out: Mississippi State can’t convert at buzzer, drops one-point affair to Texas A&M
The Bulldogs struggled against the Aggies’ press defense in what could prove to be a crushing loss down the line.
Mississippi State men’s basketball notebook: Bulldogs kick off three-game homestand by hosting Texas A&M on Wednesday
STARKVILLE — Many fans in College Station expected Buzz Williams’ Texas A&M Aggies to take a step forward in their coach’s second year at the helm. With the only Wendell Mitchell and Josh Nebo departing from last year’s roster, steady improvement from a 16-14 overall record seemed feasible.
Molinar tabbed SEC Player of the Week
After a pair of 20-point performances, Mississippi State point guard was named the Southeastern Conference’s Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Molinar, MSU’s post offensive overpower Vanderbilt’s 3-point barrage
Mississippi State had perhaps its best inside effort all season Saturday but still had to hold on for dear life against Vanderbilt on the road.
Stewart, Molinar help Bulldogs declaw No. 13 Tigers for upset victory
STARKVILLE — The final seconds ticked down Tuesday.





















