Mississippi State Opens Season Against Tennessee Tech

Mississippi State is scheduled to open its 2026-27 men’s basketball season against Tennessee Tech on Monday at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. The calendar lists a 6:30 p.m. Central tipoff.

The Bulldogs are seeking their fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in a five-year span, a milestone the program has reached three times, according to the team’s announcement. Mississippi State is set to begin the season with three consecutive home games.

Josh Hubbard enters the season with 1,947 career points, fourth on Mississippi State’s all-time list. The announcement also ranks him fourth among SEC players after their junior seasons and 34th in conference history. His 311 career 3-pointers are a program record and tied for ninth on the SEC’s all-time list.

The game is listed for SEC Network+ and the ESPN app, with radio coverage on the Mississippi State Sports Network.

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