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Mississippi State Men's Basketball Looks to End SEC Skid at LSU
Bulldogs face must-win situation as they try to snap five-game conference losing streak and keep postseason hopes alive.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:39pm
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Mississippi State men's basketball has lost five straight SEC games, including two losses of 20 points or more in the last two games. The Bulldogs are struggling in nearly every statistical category in conference play and need a win against LSU to keep their postseason hopes alive. Despite LSU's own struggles, Mississippi State has had the Tigers' number in recent meetings, winning the last five matchups.
Why it matters
This game is a must-win for Mississippi State as they try to turn around their season and stay in contention for a postseason berth. A loss would be a major blow to their NCAA Tournament aspirations with a month left in the regular season.
The details
Mississippi State's leading scorer, Josh Hubbard, has struggled in his last three games, scoring just 13, 12 and 7 points while shooting only 25%. The Bulldogs rank last or near the bottom of the SEC in several key statistical categories like scoring offense, scoring defense, field goal percentage, three-pointers made, free throws made, steals, and assists. LSU has just one SEC win this season, but their defense has been capable of giving up big scoring nights to opponents.
- Mississippi State and LSU will play on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. CT.
- Mississippi State has won the last five meetings against LSU, including two first round wins in the SEC Tournament the last two seasons.
The players
Josh Hubbard
Mississippi State's leading scorer who has struggled in his last three games, averaging just 10.7 points per game on 25% shooting.
Dedan Thomas Jr.
LSU's leading scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game.
What’s next
If Mississippi State loses this game against LSU, their NCAA Tournament hopes will be in serious jeopardy with just a month left in the regular season.
The takeaway
This is a must-win game for Mississippi State as they try to snap a five-game SEC losing streak and keep their postseason aspirations alive. The Bulldogs have had LSU's number in recent meetings, but will need to get their struggling offense and defense back on track to avoid a potentially devastating loss.
