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Mississippi State Bulldogs Take on Struggling Arkansas Razorbacks
Bulldogs look to continue momentum after big win over Georgia in critical SEC stretch
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas to take on the struggling Arkansas Razorbacks in a key SEC women's basketball matchup. Mississippi State is coming off a big win over Georgia and is looking to solidify its NCAA tournament chances, while Arkansas has struggled mightily this season with an 11-15 overall record and 0-11 conference mark.
Why it matters
This game is crucial for Mississippi State's NCAA tournament hopes as they look to build on their recent win over Georgia. Arkansas has had a very difficult season so far, but the Bulldogs cannot overlook them as they continue to fight for a spot in March Madness.
The details
The game will take place on Monday, February 16th at 6:30 PM CT at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. It will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Arkansas has suffered losses to several top SEC teams this season, including Tennessee, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Missouri, and Georgia. Key players to watch for the Razorbacks include senior guard Taleyah Jones, freshman guard Bonnie Deas, and junior guard Emily Robinson.
- The game will take place on Monday, February 16th at 6:30 PM CT.
The players
Taleyah Jones
Senior guard averaging 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 45% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
Bonnie Deas
Freshman guard averaging 10.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 32% from the field and 26% from three-point range.
Emily Robinson
Junior guard averaging 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 47% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
What’s next
Mississippi State will look to continue its momentum and solidify its NCAA tournament chances with a win over the struggling Razorbacks. A loss would be a setback for the Bulldogs' postseason aspirations.
The takeaway
This game represents a prime opportunity for Mississippi State to build on its recent success and strengthen its case for an NCAA tournament berth, but the Bulldogs cannot overlook an Arkansas team that has struggled mightily this season.
