Mississippi State preparing for NIT opener against Saint Louis
The Bulldogs will face the Billikens on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.
Analysis: A requiem for the 2020-21 Mississippi State women’s basketball season
STARKVILLE — During a time of year when dancing has become an ever-present part of the season, Mississippi State’s maroon suede shoes will remain in their box in 2021.
Starkville boys basketball coach Greg Carter leaving to become Hattiesburg athletic director
Carter won four state championships in his 19 years at Starkville, going all the way in 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2020.
Starkville boys denied third straight MHSAA Class 6A title by Clinton
JACKSON — Breaking the huddle, the Starkville High School boys basketball team knew what was on the line.
Mississippi State men falter in regular season finale against Auburn
Mississippi State entered Saturday’s contest with Auburn hoping to continue a streak of reaching at least .500 in Southeastern Conference play.
West Lowndes girls come up just short against Ingomar in MHSAA Class 1A championship
The Panthers reached the title game for the first time since winning the 2004 state championship.
Second-half adjustments carry Starkville boys over Oak Grove in MHSAA Class 6A semifinal
JACKSON — Eric Green spun toward the center of the key.
Defense, Molinar lead Mississippi State to road win against Texas A&M
You wouldn’t be able to tell Texas A&M endured a 33-day layoff from watching the first half of Wednesday’s contest with Mississippi State in College Station.
Experience proves crucial for West Lowndes in semifinal win over Biggersville
All five Panthers starters Monday were seniors, while the Lions fielded a quintet of sophomores.
West Lowndes girls hold off Biggersville in MHSAA Class 1A semifinal
The Panthers can win their second state title ever and first since 2004 by beating Ingomar on Thursday.
Starkville Academy boys struggle to score, drop MAIS Class 4A championship to Hartfield Academy
The Vols shot 8 of 45 from the field in their 45-20 loss to the Hawks.
Columbus Christian Academy girls lose MAIS Class 2A championship game to Manchester Academy
The Rams still reached the state title game for the first time in school history.
Missed free throws cost Columbus girls in Class 5A quarterfinal against Holmes County Central
The Falcons couldn’t connect on 15 of their attempts at the stripe, and it spelled the end of a promising season.
New Hope boys end standout season with second-round loss to Center Hill
The Trojans went 19-3 and didn’t lose a game in district play — but once again, they came up short in the second round of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs.
EMCC men beat Itawamba CC in OT; women fall to Indians
Blake Butler hit a 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left to send the Lions men and the Indians to an extra period, while ICC pulled away in the second half of the women’s game.
Defense leads Columbus girls over Lafayette in MHSAA Class 5A second-round game
The defending 5A champion Falcons are heading back to the state quarterfinals.
Columbus girls open playoffs with rematch against Lafayette
The 2020-21 season hasn’t exactly gone as planned the Columbus High School girls basketball team hoped.
Prep basketball: Columbus boys edge Canton to advance to Class 5A second round
Willie Young had a plan.
New Hope girls fall to Cleveland Central in first round of MHSAA Class 5A playoffs
NEW HOPE — Missed free throws and turnovers resulted in the New Hope girls basketball team’s season coming to an end Monday night.
Mississippi State men salvage split with Ole Miss
The Bulldogs avenged an embarrassing 18-point loss to the Rebels on Jan. 19 in Starkville.