Why Mississippi State’s defense has to improve to avoid cratering in crucial SEC stretch
In its three SEC wins to date, the Bulldogs have allowed just 58 points per game, compared to 82.3 points per game in its three conference losses.
In crucial moments, Mississippi State women’s basketball is losing production from its most important pieces
STARKVILLE — In a game Mississippi State needed them most, its brightest stars were held largely silent.
No. 14 Mississippi State blown out by No. 8 Texas A&M as serious questions arise
STARKVILLE — Two states, 575 miles and nearly nine and a half hours away, Mississippi State offered a haunting look at its growing gap from the nation’s elite Sunday in College Station, Texas.
No. 14 Mississippi State blows 12-point first half lead in loss to Alabama
STARKVILLE — Just three days removed from a snowy sprinkling in Starkville, Mississippi State went ice cold from the field in Thursday’s second half as the Bulldogs (8-3, 3-2 SEC) dropped their second game in as many years against Alabama (11-1, 4-1 SEC).
Early losses aside, Nikki McCray-Penson and Mississippi State outpacing 2019-20 squad offensively
As the growing pains of a new coaching staff coupled with a young ball club continue to mesh, the Bulldogs’ offensive identity is starting to take shape.
How the Mississippi State-Ole Miss women’s basketball rivalry evolved Sunday
STARKVILLE — As Ole Miss guard Donnetta Johnson flung up a last-second attempt in the waning seconds of Mississippi State’s 60-56 win over its in-state rival Sunday, those gathered at Humphrey Coliseum held their collective breath.
Aliyah Matharu, Mississippi State outlast Ole Miss in Starkville
STARKVILLE — The woman in black stepped to the top right corner of the 3-point arc at Humphrey Coliseum and banged home a 21-foot jumper as the shot clock buzzer echoed throughout the empty arena.
Jessika Carter dominates as Mississippi State ekes out road win over Florida
Jessika Carter is Mississippi State’s forgotten all-American.
Mississippi State’s defensive adjustments against Kentucky give glimpse of potential heading into heart of SEC play
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson’s message Tuesday was simple.
Rhyne Howard outduels Rickea Jackson as No. 12 Mississippi State falls to No. 13 Kentucky
STARKVILLE — Sunday’s meeting between two of the Southeastern Conference’s prized fighters in reigning conference player of the year Rhyne Howard and Rickea Jackson went ten rounds and then some.
Mississippi State women’s basketball beats Georgia for first SEC win under Nikki McCray-Penson
Freshman Madison Hayes had a career-high 13 points to help MSU improve to 6-1 on the season.
Recurring issues plague Mississippi State in sloppy rout of Central Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State followed its script Sunday.
Ice cold shooting start mars Mississippi State’s rout of Southern in Starkville
STARKVILLE — With the temperatures outside Humphrey Coliseum dipping into the mid-30s, Mississippi State’s first quarter shooting performance in its 79-55 win over Southern Friday mimicked arctic level frigidity.
Sidney Cooks, Mississippi State torch Troy in dazzling shooting display
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State junior Sidney Cooks stepped to the top right corner of the key, set her feet and let a 23-foot jump shot fly.
Mississippi State drops first game of the Nikki McCray-Penson era in ugly loss to USF
Nikki McCray-Penson’s honeymoon at Mississippi State ended Saturday in Tampa.
Mississippi State’s top-rated 2021 signee KN’isha Godfrey to be eligible this spring
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson is getting reinforcements at the semester break.
Bizarre visuals, empty stadium mark eerie season-opening win for Nikki McCray-Penson, Mississippi State over Jackson State
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson exited the northeast tunnel at Humphrey Coliseum and waved to the Mississippi State student section.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mississippi State’s Nikki McCray-Penson carries on her mother’s spirit in shared bouts with breast cancer
Each October, Mississippi State head women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson thinks back to the Sundays of her youth.
With renewed focus on positionless basketball, Nikki McCray-Penson is modernizing the Mississippi State offense
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson is flipping the old Mississippi State regime’s offensive philosophy on its head.
Sidney Cooks, Caterrion Thompson offering leadership for Nikki McCray-Penson, Mississippi State women’s basketball in uncertain year
The Michigan State and Bowling Green transfers should provide stability for the Bulldogs while a contingent of freshmen will offer upside.