Mississippi State Women's Basketball Bracketology and NET Rankings Update

Bulldogs sit at No. 35 in NET rankings, projected as 10-seed in latest bracketology

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Mississippi State women's basketball is enjoying a few days off before returning to action on Thursday against Georgia. The Bulldogs currently sit at No. 35 in the NET rankings and are projected as a 10-seed in the latest bracketology from ESPN's Charlie Creme. State has a 16-8 overall record and 3-7 SEC record, with a 2-7 mark in Quad 1 games. The team is still in the tournament field, but is part of the 'last four byes'. The next three games against Georgia, Arkansas, and Florida will be crucial in determining if the Bulldogs make the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.

Why it matters

Making the NCAA Tournament is a key goal for the Mississippi State women's basketball team, which is looking to return to the Big Dance for the second consecutive season and third time in four years. The Bulldogs' NET ranking and bracketology position will be closely monitored as they navigate the remainder of their SEC schedule.

The details

Mississippi State is 16-8 overall and 3-7 in SEC play so far this season. The Bulldogs are currently ranked No. 35 in the NET rankings, with 10 of their SEC opponents ranked above them, including Georgia at No. 34. State has a 2-7 record in Quad 1 games, 2-1 in Quad 3, and a perfect 12-0 in Quad 4. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme currently has the Bulldogs projected as a 10-seed in the Louisville regional, facing 7-seed Illinois in the first round.

  • Mississippi State is enjoying a few days off before returning to action on Thursday, February 13, 2026 against Georgia.
  • The Bulldogs' next three games are against Georgia, at Arkansas, and hosting Florida.

The players

Sam Purcell

Head coach of the Mississippi State women's basketball team.

Charlie Creme

ESPN bracketologist who currently has Mississippi State projected as a 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The Bulldogs faced a brutal stretch to open league play, with seven straight ranked opponents, and they managed to get a pair of wins during that grind.”

— Sam Purcell, Head coach (247sports.com)

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