Monday, November 9
Starkville
6:30 p.m.
Mississippi State
vs
Jackson State
Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics
November 08, 2026 | Men's Basketball
by Matt Dunaway, Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men's basketball completes its opening week homestand with a Monday night matchup versus Jackson State at Humphrey Coliseum.
Last time out, the Bulldogs (2-0) posted a dominating 82-44 win over Northwestern State where 12 of 14 players who saw action scored and 13 of 14 players who saw action grabbed a rebound.
State has started the season 2-0 in four of five campaigns under Coach Jans.
Josh Hubbard is the lone SEC player to rank among the SEC's top 5 in scoring and assists on the young season averaging 20.0 points and 6.0 assists per contest. The senior guard enters Monday's action 13 points shy of becoming the 34th player in SEC history to compile 2,000 for his career.
King Grace (17.5 PPG, 4..5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG), Thomas Bassong (11.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.5 BPG) and Tajuan Simpkins (10.5 PPG, 3.5 RGP, 2.5 APG, 1.0 SPG) give the Maroon and White four players averaging in double figures on the season.
Grace's 17.5 points per game are tied for 8th, while Bassong's 2.5 blocks are tied for 5th on the SEC leaderboard.
The Matchup: Mississippi State (2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. Jackson State (1-1, 0-0 SWAC)
Where: Starkville, Mississippi – Humphrey Coliseum
When: Monday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. CT
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
TV: SEC Network+, ESPN app only, www.ESPN.com/watch (Subscription Required)
Talent: Bart Gregory, Marcus Grant
Radio: Mississippi State Sports Network – Powered by Learfield
Talent: Neil Price
Affiliate: WZLA-FM 96.1 Lazer – Your Greatest Hits
Free Online Audio: Hail State and The Varsity Network Apps
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 – Mississippi State men's basketball completes its opening week homestand with a Monday night matchup versus Jackson State at Humphrey Coliseum.
Last time out, the Bulldogs (2-0) posted a dominating 82-44 win over Northwestern State where 12 of 14 players who saw action scored and 13 of 14 players who saw action grabbed a rebound.
State has started the season 2-0 in four of five campaigns under Coach Jans.
Josh Hubbard is the lone SEC player to rank among the SEC's top 5 in scoring and assists on the young season averaging 20.0 points and 6.0 assists per contest. The senior guard enters Monday's action 13 points shy of becoming the 34th player in SEC history to compile 2,000 for his career.
King Grace (17.5 PPG, 4..5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG), Thomas Bassong (11.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.5 BPG) and Tajuan Simpkins (10.5 PPG, 3.5 RGP, 2.5 APG, 1.0 SPG) give the Maroon and White four players averaging in double figures on the season.
Grace's 17.5 points per game are tied for 8th, while Bassong's 2.5 blocks are tied for 5th on the SEC leaderboard.
The Matchup: Mississippi State (2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. Jackson State (1-1, 0-0 SWAC)
Where: Starkville, Mississippi – Humphrey Coliseum
When: Monday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. CT
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
TV: SEC Network+, ESPN app only, www.ESPN.com/watch (Subscription Required)
Talent: Bart Gregory, Marcus Grant
Radio: Mississippi State Sports Network – Powered by Learfield
Talent: Neil Price
Affiliate: WZLA-FM 96.1 Lazer – Your Greatest Hits
Free Online Audio: Hail State and The Varsity Network Apps
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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