No. 15 Mississippi State gears up to face off against No. 6 Tennessee in a highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday night in Knoxville. Mississippi State is coming off a hard-fought overtime win against in-state rival Ole Miss, where they secured a narrow 84-81 victory. Head coach Chris Jans picked up his 200th career victory in the process, with player Riley Kugel leading the team with a season-high 21 points.
The Bulldogs are led by Josh Hubbard, Claudell Harris Jr., and KeShawn Murphy, who anchor a strong team that dominated Ole Miss on the boards. On the other hand, Tennessee is looking to bounce back after a tough 76-75 loss to Vanderbilt over the weekend. The Volunteers, led by Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, have a strong home record and will be looking to defend their court against Mississippi State.
In their previous meeting last season, Mississippi State emerged victorious over Tennessee with a dominant 73-56 win in the SEC Tournament. This matchup will be crucial for both teams as they look to make their mark in the conference standings. With both teams boasting talented rosters and strong coaching, Tuesday’s game is sure to be a thrilling showdown between two of the top teams in the nation.
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