- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: Peacock
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On Thursday, the Kansas State Wildcats (4-0) welcome the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-1) at the T-Mobile Center.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs recently triumphed over SE Louisiana with a score of 75-68. In the contest, Mississippi State registered 13 fouls, while SE Louisiana committed 20. The Bulldogs struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of 25 attempts. SE Louisiana excelled at the free-throw line, converting 88.9% of their shots by hitting 16 of 18. On the boards, SE Louisiana secured 33 rebounds (10 offensive and 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also contributed 13 assists and had 12 steals. Defensively, Mississippi State allowed SE Louisiana to shoot 36.4% from the field, with 24 out of 66 shots landing. The Bulldogs had 18 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and recorded 9 steals. They claimed 40 total rebounds, including 7 offensive ones. From the free-throw line, Mississippi State converted 16 of 23 attempts (69.6%). Overall, the Bulldogs achieved a field goal percentage of 45.5% (25 out of 55) and made 9 of 24 shots from three-point range.
Shawn Jones Jr. was a standout performer, shooting 70.0% from the field, recording 4 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds in 32 minutes. He totaled 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting.
The Bulldogs enter this contest with a 2-1 record for the season. They average 16.3 turnovers per game and commit 14.7 fouls per contest. Mississippi State averages 44.3 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 47 assists this season, ranking 335th in Division 1 basketball. They are shooting 35.9% from three-point territory (28 of 78) and 70.5% from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bulldogs average 80.3 points per game, placing them 169th in Division 1 and shooting 46.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force an average of 10.7 turnovers per game and draw 18.7 personal fouls. They rank 48th in the nation for the least assists allowed, having given up 41 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 41.8% (84 of 201) against Mississippi State’s defense, which allows an average of 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 223rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (75.3).
In their most recent game, the Kansas State Wildcats secured a narrow victory against Tulsa, finishing 84-83. The Wildcats allowed Tulsa 37 rebounds (13 offensive). From beyond the arc, Kansas State hit only 26.7% of their shots, making 8 of 30 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 21 of 29 (72.4%). Tulsa managed to shoot 27 of 66 from the field, achieving a 40.9% success rate. For this matchup, Kansas State shot 30 for 68 overall, giving them a field goal percentage of 44.1%. From three-point range, the Wildcats converted only 5 of 24 shots (20.8%) and hit 19 out of their 21 free-throw attempts for an impressive 90.5%. Tulsa was whistled for 16 fouls, allowing Kansas State ample opportunities at the line. The Wildcats turned the ball over 10 times while recording 5 steals and collected 38 rebounds overall, split into 26 defensive and 12 offensive.
PJ Haggerty was instrumental in the Wildcats’ victory, registering 31 points in 32 minutes, along with 3 assists. He shot 58.8% by converting 10 of 17 attempts and also added 10 rebounds to his tally.
The Wildcats sit at 4-0 for the season, committing an average of 18.8 personal fouls a game and converting 72.9% from the free-throw line. They provide 21.3 assists per game (10th nationwide) and average 15.3 turnovers. Kansas State has accumulated 374 points this season (93.5 per game) while averaging 35.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, they excel with a shooting percentage of 54.7%, ranking them 7th in college basketball.
Defensively, Kansas State ranks 265th nationally in points allowed per game (78.5). They average 14.3 forced turnovers per game but permit opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field (263rd nationally). Their defense allows 33.7% on three-point attempts (33 of 98) and their opponents are converting 68.8% of their free-throw attempts. They relinquish an average of 15.8 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranking 294th and 30th in the nation, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Mississippi State
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