Hubbard Joins 2,000-Point Club In MSU Win Over Jackson State
Hubbard reaches the career milestone as State beats Jackson State 98–57. Six Bulldogs score in double figures, with Hubbard and Tristan Reed leading the team with 14 apiece.
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Josh Hubbard reaches 2,000 career points in Mississippi State rout
AP recaps Hubbard’s milestone and State’s third consecutive win.
Men’s Hoops Finishes Homestand With Jackson State On Monday
The 2–0 Bulldogs host Jackson State at 6:30 p.m. Central on Monday at Humphrey Coliseum. Josh Hubbard enters the matchup 13 points short of 2,000 for his career after State’s win over Northwestern State.
Mississippi State dominates Northwestern State in 82-44 rout
The Bulldogs committed six turnovers and scored 25 second-chance points to the Demons’ nine. Josh Hubbard and King Grace combined for 27 points.
Dawgs Roll Past Demons To Move To 2-0
State scored the first 10 points and held Northwestern State to 14 made field goals in an 82–44 win. Josh Hubbard led 12 Bulldog scorers with 15 points.
Postgame Notes: State vs. Northwestern State
The Bulldogs’ reserves outscored Northwestern State’s bench 45–17. Thomas Bassong blocked four shots, and Josh Hubbard finished the night 13 points shy of 2,000 for his career.
WATCH: Coach Jans Postgame Presser - Northwestern State
Chris Jans explains how defensive mistakes in the opener shaped State’s preparation for Northwestern State and what he’s looking for from freshmen Tristan Reed and Willie Burnett III.
Men’s Hoops Faces Northwestern State On Thursday
State continues its opening-week homestand against Northwestern State on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT, with SEC Network+ carrying the game from Humphrey Coliseum.
Grace, Johnson combine for 35 points as State scores 106 in a win over Tennessee Tech
King Grace and RJ Johnson discuss State’s offensive versatility and response to early turnovers after combining for 35 points in the season-opening win.
Coach Chris Jans Q&A as Mississippi State opens season with 106-88 win over Tenn Tech
Jans explains the small-lineup adjustments that countered Tennessee Tech’s pressure and reviews Hubbard’s leadership, Grace’s confidence and defensive work still needed.
State Takes Season Opener 106-88
Josh Hubbard’s 25 points and nine assists and King Grace’s 23-point bench effort powered State past Tennessee Tech. The Bulldogs shot 58.3 percent and made half of their 24 three-point attempts.
Josh Hubbard leads Mississippi State past Tennessee Tech in opener
The AP reports that Hubbard and Grace combined for 48 points as Mississippi State opened with a 106–88 victory. State built a 16-point halftime advantage and next hosts Northwestern State.
Elevating The Experience: What’s New At Humphrey Coliseum in 2026-27
State outlines new arena lighting, refreshed banners, fan activities and game-day parking changes for the men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
The longest off-season ends for Bulldog basketball with Monday evening tipoff vs Tennessee Tech in the Hump
Chris Jans discusses turning exhibition lessons into consistent effort and execution as a largely rebuilt roster joins Josh Hubbard for the Tennessee Tech opener.
Men’s Hoops Opens 2026-27 Campaign Versus Tennessee Tech
Mississippi State opens at home against Tennessee Tech Monday at 6:30 p.m. Central, with Josh Hubbard beginning the season on 1,947 career points and a school-record 311 three-pointers.
Hubbard Notches Consensus All-SEC Preseason First-Team Honors
SEC coaches joined the media in selecting Josh Hubbard for preseason first-team honors. The senior enters the November 2 opener with 1,947 career points and a school-record 311 three-pointers.
Hubbard Earns Nod On Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watch List
Josh Hubbard earned his third consecutive spot on the Bob Cousy preseason watch list. The senior is one of 20 candidates for the award honoring Division I's top point guard.
Mississippi State falls in preseason exhibition against Memphis
Colin Damms examines State's 75–58 exhibition loss, including slow starts in both halves and Josh Hubbard's preseason return. The Bulldogs turn to their November 2 regular-season opener against Tennessee Tech.
Bulldogs Looking For Big Boost From Johnson And Bassong
Joel Coleman examines how R.J. Johnson's playmaking and Thomas Bassong's defensive versatility could complement Josh Hubbard. Chris Jans discusses the newcomers at SEC Tipoff ahead of their first season at State.
Hubbard Secures All-SEC Preseason Media First Team
Josh Hubbard earns his third preseason All-SEC media selection. Matt Dunaway reviews the senior's 1,947 career points and school-record 311 three-pointers ahead of the November 2 opener.
Mississippi State has a game time and network designation for its matchup with Marquette
Jacob Bain reports that State's December 12 game at Marquette tips at 5:30 p.m. Central on FS1. The matchup begins a home-and-home series that returns to Starkville the following season.
‘I respect what he is all about’ Corey Barker reunites with Jans in Starkville
Jacob Bain follows Barker's third coaching stint alongside Chris Jans. The assistant discusses the new roster's length, versatility and progress learning the defense.
Mississippi State basketball has its SEC Media Days representatives
Josh Hubbard, Thomas Bassong and RJ Johnson will represent the men in Birmingham. Jacob Bain also details the women's selections: Madison Francis, Favour Nwaedozi and Reese Beaty.
Anwar, Jans relying on Josh Hubbard to help turn this Mississippi State roster into a Bulldog team
David Anwar describes Hubbard's work connecting a roster filled with newcomers. David H. Murray examines the senior guard's leadership and the staff's emphasis on chemistry and depth.
Shunn Buchanan is back in Starkville after gaining valuable experience
Jacob Bain follows Buchanan's return to Chris Jans' staff after two seasons coaching at New Mexico State. Buchanan discusses how scouting and on-court teaching shaped his development.
'We have really improved' Coach Dillon Elder sees a bigger, faster, better-balanced Bulldog basketball team
Dillon Elder discusses the roster's added size, athleticism and defensive pressure around Josh Hubbard. David H. Murray reports on player development and the work still ahead before games begin.
Several schedule notes for Bulldog basketball
Jacob Bain details newly announced conference dates and tip times, nonconference broadcasts, and the cancellation of the Florida State exhibition.
State 1878 Announces Men’s Hoops Exhibition Tilt Against Memphis
Mississippi State and Memphis will meet in a preseason exhibition benefiting the State Excellence Fund.