McMillian leads Jackson State against Mississippi State after 23-point game

Nov 9, 2026, 03:16 pm

Jackson State Tigers (1-1) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-0)

Starkville, Mississippi; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State faces Mississippi State after Dorian McMillian scored 23 points in Jackson State's 87-85 victory over the Tulane Green Wave.

Mississippi State went 13-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Bulldogs averaged 77.6 points per game last season, 12.8 on free throws and 24.6 from beyond the arc.

Jackson State finished 11-9 in SWAC play and 4-15 on the road a season ago. The Tigers averaged 10.5 assists per game on 22.8 made field goals last season.

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