Mississippi State Bulldogs News Page 3 - College Basketball

Ja'Borri McGhee - Scores career-high 29 points McGhee provided 29 points (11-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 82-74 victory over Utah.

Impact McGhee has scored at least 13 points in four of his last five games. He bested his previous season high by 12 points and took on more offense with Josh Hubbard (ankle) somewhat hobbled. The 6-2 senior has hit half of his 3-pointers in his last five games. He will look to keep up the great shooting on Tuesday against LIU-Brooklyn.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Epps - Scores 20 in win Epps logged 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 82-74 victory over Utah.

Impact Although Josh Hubbard (ankle) returned after playing just three minutes in the Bulldog loss to San Francisco last Sunday, Epps continued to score excellently. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. The 6-2 senior is averaging 16.3 points on 48.0 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Cain scores 22 points and Georgia romps in the second half to beat Cincinnati 84-65

Blue Cain scored 22 points and Georgia blew away Cincinnati in the second half, beating the Bearcats 84-65 in the first game of a doubleheader in Atlanta

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard - Drops 13 vs. Utah Hubbard supplied 13 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in Mississippi State's 82-74 win over Utah.

Impact Hubbard's status was in question after he suffered an ankle injury in the Bulldogs' loss to San Francisco, playing just two minutes in that game. He returned and played 30 minutes in Mississippi State's bounce-back win, but was a little off, needing 18 shots to collect 13 points. He'll look to return to form against LIU-Brooklyn on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hubbard - Status in question Hubbard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah at Salt Lake City, according to David H. Murray of 247Sports.com.

Impact "It's not my call, it's always the trainer and player's call, and Josh will let us know when he's ready," Mississippi State's head coach Chris Jans recently announced. "We're not going to put anyone, regardless of who they are, on the court that we're not confident in whatever injury they have." Hubbard's junior stats include 21.2 points and 2.8 three-pointers made on 43.0/35.2/78.6 shooting splits.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State's Izzo Gets $1 Million Raise, Becomes Big Ten's Highest-Paid Coach

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is now making $7.2 million per year after a significant raise, making him the Big Ten's highest-paid coach.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State's Izzo Gets $1 Million Raise, Becomes Big Ten's Highest-Paid Coach

Josh Hubbard - No timeline for return Hubbard (ankle) currently has no timetable for return, Andy Hodges of SI.com reports.

Impact Hubbard injured his ankle early in Sunday's matchup versus San Francisco and now he looks set to miss a portion of time. Head coach Chris Jans said that they're "going to be working around the clock to try to get back him as soon as they can." Still, there is no timetable for his return so it's clear his injury is somewhat serious.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

Mookie Cook sank two free throws for the lead with eight seconds left and San Francisco defeated Mississippi State 65-62 at the T Town Tipoff, the Bulldogs’ annual visit to Tupelo

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Ja'Borri McGhee - Scores 13 with extra minutes McGhee ended with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Sunday's 65-62 loss to San Francisco.

Impact McGhee played extra minutes after Josh Hubbard went down with an ankle injury three minutes into the game. The 6-2 senior scored in double digits for the third time in the last three games and has played at least 30 minutes four times this season. If Hubbard is unable to go next Saturday at Utah, McGhee would likely start and get more shots.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Epps - Leads Bulldogs with 21 points Epps logged 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Sunday's 65-62 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Epps stepped in admirably as the go-to scorer after Josh Hubbard went down with an ankle injury three minutes into the game. The 6-2 senior has scored 21 points in three of his last four games and will get more shots if Hubbard is unable to go. The guard is averaging 15.7 points and has hit 40.5 percent of his 3-pointers.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hubbard - Leaves game with ankle injury Hubbard appeared to injure his ankle early in the first half of Mississippi State's loss to San Francisco, Jacob Bain of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Hubbard played just three minutes before leaving the game. The 6-0 junior came into the game leading the SEC with 23.5 points per game. Based on the loss to the Dons, Jayden Epps took Hubbard's share of offensive opportunities and Ja'Borri McGhee came off the bench to play more minutes. The Bulldogs play against next Saturday at Utah. Time will tell if Hubbard is able to play in that game.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State faces San Francisco

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face the San Francisco Dons at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State squares off against San Francisco

The Mississippi State Bulldogs square off against the San Francisco Dons at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Michigan State receives $401M gift from Greg and Dawn Williams for school and athletic department

Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university’s and athletic department’s fundraising initiatives with the largest donation...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard scores 25 points to lead Mississippi State's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech

Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, nine in a key stretch of the second half, and Mississippi State defeated Georgia Tech 85-73 in the ACC/SEC Challenge

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Hubbard - Scores 25 in win Hubbard provided 25 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech.

Impact Hubbard has only been held under the 20-point plateau twice this season. He has scored 25 points or more five times. The 6-0 junior had a couple of games in late November in which he struggled from the free throw line, but has made his last 12 freebies. Hubbard is converting 78.6 percent from the line and is leading the SEC with 23.5 points.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Walker - Starts, scores 11 Walker ended Wednesday's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 17 minutes.

Impact Walker made his first start of the season and played a season-high 17 minutes. He had only scored in double digits once in the second game of the season in the loss against Iowa State. The 6-8 senior had started 63 games in the two previous seasons for Montana State. If he sticks in the starting lineup, Walker could be a player to monitor.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Macura - Returns from injury Macura (foot) contributed two rebounds over six minutes during Wednesday's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech.

Impact Macura returned from a three-game absence, but he logged a season-low six minutes. He didn't make a significant impact, and he's not likely to have a big role going forward as long as he continues to see limited minutes off the bench. He's yet to log more than 20 minutes in a game this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State faces Georgia Tech following Epps' 21-point game

Mississippi State takes on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after Jayden Epps scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 87-81 overtime loss to the SMU Mustangs

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Miller leads SMU against No. 17 Vanderbilt after 28-point showing

SMU faces the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores after Kevin Miller scored 28 points in the Mustangs' 87-81 overtime win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Quincy Ballard - Collects double-double Ballard logged 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 32 minutes during Friday's 87-81 OT loss to SMU.

Impact Ballard had been circling double-doubles of late and finally broke through for his first of the season. The seven-foot center is averaging 7.6 points on 64.9 percent from the field and 6.4 rebounds. He has scored in double digits in three of his last four games and his minutes are on the rise.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Achor Achor - Snags 12 boards Achor totaled five points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 87-81 OT loss to SMU.

Impact The 6-9 senior has started every game for the Bulldogs, but Friday's game was the first in which he provided either double-digit scoring or rebounding. The Kansas State transfer is mainly on the court to provide a defensive presence and his shooting percentages (25.0 percent from the field, 66.7 percent from the line) leave a lot to be desired. Achor is only playable as a rebounder in SEC-only leagues.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre Jr. rally unbeaten SMU past Mississippi State 87-81 in OT

Boopie Miller had six of his 28 points in overtime, Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 24 and SMU beat Mississippi State 87-81 to remain unbeaten

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Sergej Macura - Doesn't play Friday Macura (foot) didn't play in Friday's game against SMU.

Impact Macura has missed Mississippi State's last three games due to a left foot injury, and he doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. His next chance to suit up will come against Georgia Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Epps - Good to go Friday Epps (foot) will play in Friday's game against SMU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Epps missed Monday's matchup with New Orleans and was seen wearing a walking boot. However, the guard will be available for Friday night's clash with the Mustangs. Epps has scored in double figures in three straight games, averaging 16.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 23.7 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Blue Cain scores 22 points and Georgia romps in the second half to beat Cincinnati 84-65

Michigan State's Izzo Gets $1 Million Raise, Becomes Big Ten's Highest-Paid Coach

Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

Mississippi State faces San Francisco

Mississippi State squares off against San Francisco

Michigan State receives $401M gift from Greg and Dawn Williams for school and athletic department

Josh Hubbard scores 25 points to lead Mississippi State's 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech

Mississippi State faces Georgia Tech following Epps' 21-point game

Miller leads SMU against No. 17 Vanderbilt after 28-point showing

Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre Jr. rally unbeaten SMU past Mississippi State 87-81 in OT