STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State basketball season begins today.
The Bulldogs are hosting North Alabama at Humphrey Coliseum on Nov. 5 (8 p.m., SEC Network).
Coach Chris Jans is in his fourth season at MSU after three straight NCAA tournament appearances. Star guard Josh Hubbard is back for his junior season.
The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates. Follow along.
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Mississippi State highlights vs North Alabama
Mississippi State has led for most of the first half and by as many as nine points, but North Alabama tied it a 34-34 with 1:50 remaining in the half.
Mississippi State has already had seven shots blocked, three by Corneilous Williams. Mississippi State leads 21-16.
The Bulldogs have already played 11 players. They lead 14-11 with 11:58 remaining in the first half.
The Bulldogs lead 6-4 with 15:42 remaining in the fist half. Shawn Jones Jr. and Josh Hubbard have scored for MSU.
- Josh Hubbard
- Jayden Epps
- Shawn Jones Jr.
- Achor Achor
- Quincy Ballard
Here are Josh Hubbard’s stats from last season:
- Points per game: 18.9
- Assists per game: 3.1
- Rebounds per game: 2.1
- Field-goal percentage: 40.2
- 3-point percentage: 34.5
Chris Jans coaches Mississippi State. He’s in his fourth season and has a 63-40 record.
What time does Mississippi State vs North Alabama start?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Time: 8 p.m. CT
- Where: Humphrey Coliseum
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Mississippi State vs North Alabama prediction
- Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State 86, North Alabama 60
Mississippi State vs North Alabama injury updates
Mississippi State coach Chris Jans said he expects Georgetown transfer guard Jayden Epps to play after he suffered a concussion in the Oct. 26 exhibition game against Houston.
Mississippi State basketball schedule 2025-26
The next five games on Mississippi State’s schedule:
- Nov. 10: at Iowa State in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (7 p.m.., ESPNU)
- Nov. 15: vs. Southeastern Louisiana (2 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Nov. 20: vs. Kansas State in the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City (8:30 p.m., Peacock)
- Nov. 21: vs. Nebraska or New Mexico in the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City (6 or 8:30 p.m., Peacock)
- Nov. 24: vs. New Orleans (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+)
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
