- Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Scheduled Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS
- Broadcast: SECN+
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The SMU Mustangs (7-0) are all set to visit Humphrey Coliseum on Friday to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-3).
In their most recent game, the SMU Mustangs secured a victory against Radford with a score of 89-72. The Mustangs committed 16 fouls while Radford tallied 21. From beyond the arc, SMU made 11 of 39 attempts. Radford showcased an impressive free throw performance, converting 15 of 18 for an 83.3% rate. Radford recorded 30 rebounds (6 offensive, 24 defensive) and finished the game with no blocks. They also dished out 12 assists and registered 12 steals. Defensively, SMU allowed their opponents to shoot 33.3% from the field, with Radford going 23 for 69. SMU secured 46 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and achieved a free throw percentage of 78.1% by making 25 of 32 attempts. The Mustangs concluded the match with a 45.8% shooting percentage (27 out of 59), including 10 out of 26 from three-point range.
Kevin Miller had a standout performance, contributing 25 points on 5 of 9 shooting. He logged 38 minutes on the court, grabbed 1 rebound, and distributed 10 assists while shooting 55.6% from the field.
Entering this game, SMU boasts an undefeated 7-0 record for the season. They average an impressive 92.7 points per game, ranking 26th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 50.4%. The Mustangs are shooting 37.4% from three-point range (52 of 139) and achieving a free throw percentage of 77.8%. On average, SMU collects 40.1 rebounds per game and has recorded a total of 136 assists this season, placing them at 19th in the country for ball movement. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 17.0 personal fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Mustangs are forcing 16.9 turnovers each game while averaging 21.3 personal fouls. They currently rank 276th in college basketball for assists allowed, having given up 100 this season. SMU’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 39.0% (172 of 441) and averages 36.3 rebounds per game, while allowing 29.6% on three-point attempts. They rank 177th in points allowed per game, allowing 73.0.
In their last outing, the Mississippi State Bulldogs triumphed over New Orleans with a final score of 81-78. The Bulldogs secured 26 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards, totaling 38 rebounds. They committed 14 turnovers while achieving 10 steals in the game. New Orleans committed 22 personal fouls, which led the Bulldogs to take 29 free throw attempts, converting 15 for a percentage of 51.7%. From three-point range, Mississippi State made 10 of 31 attempts (32.3%). Overall, they shot 28 for 65 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.1%. The Bulldogs allowed New Orleans to make 26 of 69 field goal attempts, leading to a 37.7% shooting performance from the opponents. Mississippi State also shot 94.1% from the free-throw line, going 16 of 17.
Josh Hubbard was pivotal for the Bulldogs in this matchup, going 9 of 21 for a field goal percentage of 42.9%, while securing 6 rebounds. He scored 28 points in 41 minutes of play, in addition to dishing out 5 assists.
The Bulldogs’ current season record stands at 3-3. They average 16.3 personal fouls per game and are converting 65.9% of their free throw attempts. On average, Mississippi State provides 14.3 assists per contest (198th in Division 1) and has 14.0 turnovers per game. They have accumulated 477 points throughout the season (79.5 points per game) and collect 40.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Bulldogs are shooting 45.1% from the field, ranking them 204th nationally.
Defensively, Mississippi State allows opponents to shoot 32.7% from three-point range (49 of 150) and 80.6% from the free throw line. They average 15.2 assists and 38.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 282nd and 304th in the nation, respectively. The Bulldogs rank 294th in points per game allowed with a total of 80.3. They generate 10.8 turnovers on average and allow teams to shoot 42.6% from the field (154th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Mississippi State
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