Missouri and Mississippi State Set for SEC Tournament Second-Round Clash

Missouri looks to recover from a late-season slump while Mississippi State builds momentum after a dominant first-round win over LSU.

Missouri, ranked No. 21 and seeded seventh, faces 10th-seeded Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament's second round on Thursday night.
Missouri struggled late in the season, losing four of its last five games, and aims to strengthen its NCAA Tournament case with a strong SEC performance.
Mississippi State, coming off a commanding 91-62 first-round victory over LSU, is seeking its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, a feat not achieved since 2005.
Missouri defeated Mississippi State 88-61 in their previous matchup this season, with Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates leading the Tigers' offense.
Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard, who scored 26 points against LSU, will be a key player as the Bulldogs aim to avenge their earlier loss to Missouri.