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Mississippi State Takes on Xavier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Xavier’s defense faces a Mississippi State offense averaging 95.3 points per game in a matchup that could shape both teams’ early NCAA Tournament outlooks.
- On Friday at 9 p.m. EST, the Xavier Musketeers face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an early test at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
- Both programs enter with 3-0 records, led by second-year head coach Richard Pitino for Xavier and fifth-year head coach Chris Jans for Mississippi State.
- Mississippi State averages 95.3 points per game while shooting 52.4% from the field; Xavier's defense has held three consecutive opponents under 30% shooting.
- Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard, who has scored 2,000-plus points in program history, leads the attack while Xavier counters with an interior presence that has generated 160 points in the paint.
- Mississippi State has won four of five all-time matchups, with Xavier's only victory coming in the 2004 NCAA Tournament in Orlando, Florida.
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Josh Hubbard has etched his name into Mississippi State lore, and he will look to help the Bulldogs remain unbeaten when they face Xavier on Friday night in the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.Hubbard became the fourth player in Missi...
Xavier Musketeers vs. Mississippi State in Greenbrier Tip-Off
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Chris Jans Previews Mississippi State vs. Xavier at Greenbrier
Mississippi State coach Chris Jans expects Friday’s Greenbrier Tipoff matchup with Xavier to be an early test of his team’s toughness and execution. He praised Xavier’s size and experience while noting that the Bulldogs are still improving on offense and defense after their first three games. Jans also said recruiting remains active as roster planning grows more unpredictable.
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