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4th in SEC
SEC players defy gravity with these explosive dunks (2:28)
Cancun Challenge tourney relocating to Florida
The Cancun Challenge men's and women's college basketball tournament will relocate to Melbourne, Florida, this fall amid coronavirus concerns.
Bill changing Mississippi state flag signed into law
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem following widespread, increased pressure as protests against racial injustice have focused attention on Confederate symbols.
Mississippi lawmakers vote to change state flag
Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to retire the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag, following widespread, increased pressure that came in part from the world of sports.
SEC warns no Miss. champ events until new flag
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey threatened to not host any future conference championship events in Mississippi until the state changes its flag.
Elias King signs with MTSU after leaving Mississippi State
Middle Tennessee has added guard Elias King, who spent his freshman season at Mississippi State.
Mississippi State's Woodard entering NBA draft
Mississippi State sophomore Robert Woodard II is entering the 2020 NBA draft.
Mississippi State forward Perry enters NBA draft
Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry has entered the NBA draft.
Perry, Jones share AP SEC top player honors
Reggie Perry of Mississippi State and Mason Jones of Arkansas have been named The Associated Press Southeastern Conference players of the year.
Perry leads Mississippi State over Ole Miss 69-44
Reggie Perry had 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 69-44 win over Mississippi on Saturday night.
Bulldogs get their revenge behind Perry's double-double (2:20)
Kotsar leads South Carolina over Mississippi State 83-71
South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar scored 20 points on his Senior Night and pushed the Gamecocks to an 83-71 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday.
Mississippi State uses team approach to beat Missouri (2:41)
Carter helps Mississippi State beat Missouri 67-63
Tyson Carter scored 15 points to lead Mississippi State to a 67-63 victory over Missouri on Saturday.
Perry double-double helps Mississippi St. top Alabama 80-73
Reggie Perry scored 21 points and Tyson Carter added 19 as Mississippi State held off Alabama 80-73 on Tuesday night.
Bulldogs' tourney hopes still alive with win over Bama (2:14)
Hot-shooting Texas A&M beats Mississippi State 87-75
Josh Nebo matched his a career high with 21 points, Savion Flagg added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Texas A&M had its best shooting performance of the season in an 87-75 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
Mississippi State holds South Carolina at bay 79-76
Nick Weatherspoon had 18 points and D.J. Stewart scored 16 as Mississippi State held off South Carolina 79-76 on Wednesday.
Bulldogs survive late comeback attempt from Gamecocks (2:57)
Weatherspoon works the baseline for and-1 bucket (0:27)
Mississippi State earns hard-fought victory at Arkansas (2:12)
Ado's only basket is a game winner for Mississippi State (0:36)
2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 15-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Auburn | 12-6 | 3 | 25-6 |
| LSU | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Mississippi State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 4 | 19-12 |
| South Carolina | 10-8 | 5 | 18-13 |
| Texas A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 16-14 |
| Tennessee | 9-9 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Arkansas | 7-11 | 8 | 20-12 |
| Missouri | 7-11 | 8 | 15-16 |
| Ole Miss | 6-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 5-13 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game73.4Tied-120th
Rebounds Per Game37.5112th
Assists Per Game13.4Tied-177th
Points Allowed68.1
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeShawn Murphy | PF | Committed | 83 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 11-10 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 10 |