- Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Auburn Tigers (16-15) are set to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-18) this Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena during the SEC Tournament.
In their previous game, the Mississippi State Bulldogs faced Georgia, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 102-96. The Bulldogs posted an impressive 58.5% field goal percentage, hitting 38 of their 65 attempts, including 9 of 23 from beyond the arc, and shooting 84.6% from the free throw line with 11 makes from 13 attempts. On the glass, Mississippi State secured 31 rebounds, with 7 being offensive, and distributed 16 assists, forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers while recording 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed Georgia to shoot 50.0% from the field (31 of 62). Georgia contributed 19 assists and 11 steals while grabbing 29 rebounds (9 offensive, 20 defensive) without recording a block. They excelled at the charity stripe, making 23 of 26 free throws (88.5%) and 17 of 29 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs committed 15 fouls in total, while Georgia recorded 13 fouls.
Josh Hubbard was a standout performer in this matchup, boasting a shooting efficiency of 59.3%, totaling 42 points on 16 of 27 attempts, while also contributing 4 assists and 5 rebounds in 34 minutes of play.
As the Bulldogs enter this game, their season record stands at 13-18. They average 11.6 turnovers per game and commit 16.1 fouls. Collectively, they grab 38.2 rebounds per game and have tallied 400 assists for the season, ranking 272nd in Division 1 in assist statistics. The Bulldogs have a three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%, hitting 256 of 786 attempts, and 66.8% from the free throw line. On average, they score 78.2 points per game, ranking 123rd in Division 1, and shoot 45.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force an average of 9.3 turnovers per game and commit about 16.7 fouls. They rank 282nd in college basketball for assists conceded, having allowed 463 so far this season. In terms of defensive efficiency, the Bulldogs allow a field goal percentage of 44.3% (891 of 2,010), averaging 38.5 rebounds per game, and give up 33.8% on three-point attempts—a statistic that places them 347th in points allowed per game (81.9).
Meanwhile, in their last outing, the Auburn Tigers faced Alabama and suffered a defeat with a score of 96-84. In terms of rebounding, Auburn allowed Alabama to gather 38 rebounds (18 offensive). They shot 25.9% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 27 attempts, and went 17 out of 26 at the free throw line, which is 65.4%. Auburn allowed Alabama to convert 36 out of 69 shooting attempts for a shooting percentage of 52.2%. The Tigers themselves shot 50.8% from the floor, going 30 out of 59. From three-point range, Auburn was 8 of 23 (34.8%) and converted 84.2% from the free throw line, netting 16 shots. Alabama committed 18 fouls, giving the Tigers 19 free throw attempts, while Auburn turned the ball over 13 times but managed to record 5 steals. The Tigers collected 18 defensive rebounds and 7 on the offensive end for a total of 25.
Kevin Overton was instrumental for the Tigers, scoring 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting (60.0%), along with 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 33 minutes of action.
Auburn holds a 16-15 record for the season. The Tigers average 17.4 fouls per game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 74.9%. With an average of 12.8 assists per game, they rank 264th in the nation, and they also average 10.3 turnovers per game. Auburn has scored 2,589 points this season, averaging 83.5 points per game, while rebounding at 36.1 boards per contest. They shoot 46.2% from the field, positioning them at 119th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Tigers rank 335th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (80.2). They force 11.5 turnovers on average, while opponents shoot 46.6% from the field (309th in the nation). Auburn’s defense allows a 36.9% success rate on three-point attempts (275 of 745), and they permit 75.6% from the free throw line. Additionally, they concede 14.3 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, which places them at 255th and 81st in their respective categories.
Which team will clinch victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Mississippi State
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