- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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This Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-17) will take on the Georgia Bulldogs (21-9) at Humphrey Coliseum.
In their last outing, the Georgia Bulldogs triumphed over Alabama, securing a 98-88 victory. Georgia achieved a solid 53.0% shooting performance (35 of 66) and converted 13 out of 29 three-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the Bulldogs made 15 of 17 free throws for an impressive 88.2%. On the glass, they recorded 36 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end. They also tallied 15 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and making 7 steals. Defensively, Georgia permitted Alabama to shoot 39.1% (25 of 64). Alabama recorded 13 assists and 11 steals while securing 26 rebounds (8 offensive and 18 defensive) without any blocks. Alabama finished hitting 91.7% of their free throws, making 22 of 24 shots, and converted 16 out of 42 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Georgia committed 16, while Alabama had 17.
Kanon Catchings stood out in this game, shooting 60.0% from the field with 32 points, alongside 6 rebounds and 1 assist over 29 minutes of play.
Georgia showcases a winning record of 21-9 this season. They average 10.6 turnovers and commit 17.2 fouls per game. As a team, they secure 38.3 rebounds and have amassed 447 assists, ranking 121st nationally for assist totals. The Bulldogs hit 33.7% from three-point range (288 of 854) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 75.4%. On average, they score 90.0 points per game, placing them 5th in the nation, and shoot 47.4% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Bulldogs force 13.6 turnovers per game while drawing 18.9 fouls. They allow 33.2% shooting from three-point range and rank 309th in opponents’ points per game (78.7). Defensively, they yield a field goal percentage of 43.3% (842 of 1,946) and allow an average of 37.7 rebounds per contest. The Bulldogs rank 177th for assists surrendered, giving up 403 throughout the year.
In their last game, the Mississippi State Bulldogs suffered a defeat against Florida, finishing with a score of 108-74. Mississippi State allowed Florida to secure 51 rebounds (19 offensive). They shot 36.4% from three-point territory, making 8 out of 22 attempts, and completed 10 of 17 free throws (58.8%). In the game, Florida connected on 45 of 82 shots for a 54.9% shooting rate. Mississippi State ended the contest with a shooting percentage of 45.0%, hitting 27 of 60 attempts. From beyond the arc, they converted 9 out of 26 attempts (34.6%) and achieved a free throw rate of 57.9% by making 11 attempts. Florida committed 16 fouls, sending Mississippi State to the line for 19 attempts. They also turned the ball over 13 times, securing only 1 steal. On the boards, Mississippi State recorded 22 rebounds (17 defensive and 5 offensive).
Josh Hubbard was a key player for the Bulldogs, contributing 21 points in 36 minutes, alongside 5 assists. He shot 6 of 15, achieving a 40.0% shooting rate, and secured 2 rebounds.
Mississippi State’s current campaign record stands at 13-17. The Bulldogs average 16.1 fouls per game and shoot 66.4% from the free-throw line. They average 12.8 assists per game (ranking 272nd nationally), alongside 11.5 turnovers per contest. The Bulldogs have scored a total of 2,327 points (77.6 points per game) and average 38.4 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 44.7% from the field, ranking 216th in the nation.
Defensively, Mississippi State is ranked 344th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 81.2. They force 9.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents a 44.1% shooting percentage (177th in D-1). From three-point range, they permit 32.9% success (250 of 760), with opponents hitting 75.1% of their free throws. They yield 14.8 assists and 38.7 rebounds per game, ranking 285th and 353rd respectively in college basketball.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take Georgia
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