Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Visits Texas A&M in Key SEC Matchup

Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team travels to College Station to face Texas A&M on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ and broadcast on the MSU Radio Network in Starkville, according to university officials.

The Bulldogs enter the contest with an 18-10 record and are 5-9 in SEC play. They are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, currently ranked 38th in the NET rankings. ESPN bracketologist has listed them as one of the last four teams in the field.

Mississippi State looks to improve its postseason prospects against Texas A&M, which is 12-11 overall and 5-9 in conference. The Aggies have won four of their last five games, including two victories over ranked opponents.

Key players for Mississippi State include freshman Madison Francis and Favour Nwaedozi. Francis averages 13.2 points and 8.1 rebounds in SEC games and is among the nation’s top shot-blockers. Nwaedozi adds 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, nearly averaging a double-double.

Texas A&M’s leading scorer is Ny’Ceara Pryor, who averages 15.9 points per game. Pryor also ranks among the SEC leaders in steals and assists, with 3.6 steals and 7.1 assists per game. The Aggies’ recent form includes wins over ranked teams, boosting their NCAA Tournament hopes.

Mississippi State leads the all-time series 13-7, with each team winning four times in College Station. The Bulldogs have won seven of the last 10 matchups against the Aggies, including a 4-2 record under head coach Sam Purcell.

The game marks an important step in the Bulldogs’ postseason push, with both teams seeking critical SEC wins. Fans can follow the action live via the SEC Network+ or radio broadcast, with updates on the team’s social media channels.

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