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.
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.
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.
The Commercial Dispatch’s top 10 sports stories of 2020
From COVID-19 to the hires of Mike Leach and Nikki McCray-Penson to prep championships and upsets, there were plenty of compelling sports stories in the Golden Triangle this year.
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.
Former coach Vic Schaefer bringing his Mississippi State staff to Texas
With Schaefer taking the head coaching job at Texas, the Longhorns announced Friday that associate head coaches Johnnie Harris and Dionnah Jackson-Durrett would join him. Elena Lovato and Dominique Dillingham will also head to Austin.
Analysis: With roster seemingly in place, Nikki McCray-Penson can win now at Mississippi State
As the former Old Dominion coach takes the reins from Vic Schaefer in Starkville, the Bulldogs are not a program in need of a rebuild. Rather, it’s whether they’re built to last that remains the largest question around the program.
Mississippi State women’s basketball coaching search down to two candidates
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is nearing the end of its women’s basketball coaching search.
‘Something’s been built there that’s really substantial’: How the national media views the Mississippi women’s basketball head coaching vacancy
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is far from the program Vic Schaefer took over in 2012.
Mississippi State forward Chloe Bibby enters the transfer portal
STARKVILLE — The post-Vic Schaefer era attrition has begun.
Vic Schaefer reflects on Mississippi State tenure in Texas introductory press conference
STARKVILLE — Having traded his maroon and white for burnt orange, Vic Schaefer was officially introduced as the new head women’s basketball coach at Texas Monday.
So long, Vic: Schaefer departs MSU for Texas after eight seasons
STARKVILLE — After eight years at Mississippi State, women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer is heading back to the Lonestar State.
‘This is an unprecedented time right now in the history of our world’: Vic Schaefer copes with the abrupt end to the Mississippi State women’s basketball season
STARKVILLE — Humphrey Coliseum stands bare and empty.
Analysis: With 2020 season in the books, Mississippi State women should return to Final Four contenders next March
STARKVILLE — It wasn’t supposed to end this way.
Analysis: Mississippi State women grew up in Greenville, now March Madness is their next test
GREENVILLE, S.C. — With tears percolating in her eyes, a somber Aliyah Matharu took the stage in the underbelly of Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sunday
Mississippi State women stymied by South Carolina in SEC Tournament Finals
GREENVILLE, S.C. — As confetti rained down at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer meandered off the court.
Mississippi State women down Kentucky; advance to SEC Tournament finals
GREENVILLE, S.C. — One night after dazzling a diverse Southeastern Conference crowd with a 23-point, 10-rebound effort against LSU, freshman Rickea Jackson offered an encore performance that offered onlookers Saturday night another look at the talent that earned her All-SEC second team honors earlier this week.
Mississippi State women down LSU in SEC tournament quarterfinals; advance to SEC semifinals
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Andra Espinoza-Hunter let it fly.
Unsung heroes: An inside look at the Mississippi State women’s basketball team’s male practice players
A 19-person contingent of student volunteers who work out with the Bulldogs shows up daily for a job that pays in sweaty T-shirts and sore muscles but rewards in selfless pride.
Analysis: Mississippi State boasts clear path to bump its March seeding in SEC tournament
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State still has plenty to play for — at least in Vic Schaefer’s eyes.