Mississippi State hosts UAPB following Smith's 26-point game

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-2) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-0)

Starkville, Mississippi; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions after Tolu Smith scored 26 points in Mississippi State's 73-54 victory against the Akron Zips.

Mississippi State finished 18-16 overall last season while going 14-3 at home. The Bulldogs averaged 7.9 steals, 3.3 blocks and 12.6 turnovers per game last season.

UAPB finished 7-24 overall last season while going 2-17 on the road. The Golden Lions averaged 7.1 steals, 2.5 blocks and 12.8 turnovers per game last season.

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