Halftime Report

Miss. State is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Washington State 76-64.

Miss. State entered the game having won two straight and they're just zero quarters away from another. Will they make it three, or will Washington State step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Miss. State Bulldogs @ Washington State Cougars

Current Records: Miss. State 3-0, Washington State 2-0

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Mohegan Sun Arena -- Uncasville, Connecticut
  • TV: ESPN Plus
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What to Know

Miss. State has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Saturday. They will face off against the Washington State Cougars at 12:00 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 11 more assists than your opponent, a fact Miss. State proved on Tuesday. They blew past the Lions, posting a 81-54 win at home.

Jimmy Bell Jr. was the offensive standout of the match as he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Cougars strolled past the Panthers with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 83-65. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Washington State.

Washington State's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Oscar Cluff, who scored 17 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Another player making a difference was Isaac Jones, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bulldogs' win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for the Cougars, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.

Going forward, Miss. State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Miss. State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 45 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Washington State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 44.5 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to find expert analysis of the match and other NCAA Basketball content.

Odds

Miss. State is a big 7.5-point favorite against Washington State, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 6.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 131 points.

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Injury Report for Washington State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Miss. State

  • KeShawn Murphy: Out (Foot)
  • Tolu Smith: Out (Foot)