Final Pieces Of Men’s Hoops Non-Conference Schedule Unveiled
July 16, 2025 | Men's Basketball
by Matt Dunaway, Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State men's basketball program is 112 days away from returning to the Humphrey Coliseum floor and beginning its quest for a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid announced on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs will meet North Alabama on Wednesday, November 5 for their regular season opener. State also will travel to Utah for a return matchup on Saturday, December 13 at the Delta Center, home of the NBA's Utah Jazz.
Already released, State will play host to a Black Friday football-basketball doubleheader as the Bulldogs play host to SMU on Friday, November 28 in addition to welcoming Memphis on Saturday, December 20 to Humphrey Coliseum.
The Bulldogs have a neutral site showcase matchup with Iowa State from the Big 12 Conference on Monday, November 10 at the Sanford Pentagon located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota following the season opener.
State will take on another Big 12 squad in Kansas State to start the 2025 Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday, November 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bulldogs also will face either Nebraska or New Mexico at the four-team event on Friday, November 21.
State will travel to Georgia Tech for the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday, December 3. Then, the Bulldogs will square off with San Francisco from the West Coast Conference on Sunday, December 7 at Cadance Bank Arena in Tupelo.
All nine of State's SEC home opponents are coming off NCAA Tournament berths headed by Auburn who made the 2025 NCAA Final Four. The Bulldogs also will welcome Alabama and Tennessee who are coming off 2025 NCAA Elite Eight trips along with Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt to Humphrey Coliseum.
Lastly, State has additional non-conference home meetings with Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, November 15, New Orleans on Monday, November 24, Long Island on Tuesday, December 16 and Alabama State on Monday, December 29.
The Maroon and White is led by Chris Jans who is one of four coaches in SEC history to amass at least 21 victories and guide his squad to a NCAA Tournament appearance during each of his first three seasons.
Men's basketball season tickets are on sale now and start at $225, plus fees. Fans interested in purchasing new season tickets can do so by clicking HERE or calling (662) 325-2600.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its official social media accounts by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, X and Instagram.
STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State men's basketball program is 112 days away from returning to the Humphrey Coliseum floor and beginning its quest for a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid announced on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs will meet North Alabama on Wednesday, November 5 for their regular season opener. State also will travel to Utah for a return matchup on Saturday, December 13 at the Delta Center, home of the NBA's Utah Jazz.
Already released, State will play host to a Black Friday football-basketball doubleheader as the Bulldogs play host to SMU on Friday, November 28 in addition to welcoming Memphis on Saturday, December 20 to Humphrey Coliseum.
The Bulldogs have a neutral site showcase matchup with Iowa State from the Big 12 Conference on Monday, November 10 at the Sanford Pentagon located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota following the season opener.
State will take on another Big 12 squad in Kansas State to start the 2025 Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday, November 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bulldogs also will face either Nebraska or New Mexico at the four-team event on Friday, November 21.
State will travel to Georgia Tech for the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday, December 3. Then, the Bulldogs will square off with San Francisco from the West Coast Conference on Sunday, December 7 at Cadance Bank Arena in Tupelo.
All nine of State's SEC home opponents are coming off NCAA Tournament berths headed by Auburn who made the 2025 NCAA Final Four. The Bulldogs also will welcome Alabama and Tennessee who are coming off 2025 NCAA Elite Eight trips along with Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt to Humphrey Coliseum.
Lastly, State has additional non-conference home meetings with Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, November 15, New Orleans on Monday, November 24, Long Island on Tuesday, December 16 and Alabama State on Monday, December 29.
The Maroon and White is led by Chris Jans who is one of four coaches in SEC history to amass at least 21 victories and guide his squad to a NCAA Tournament appearance during each of his first three seasons.
Men's basketball season tickets are on sale now and start at $225, plus fees. Fans interested in purchasing new season tickets can do so by clicking HERE or calling (662) 325-2600.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its official social media accounts by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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