NEWSLETTER
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-12) will try to secure a spot in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament bracket in their First Four game against the Pittsburgh Panthers (22-11) on Tuesday at University of Dayton Arena, beginning at 9:10 PM, airing on truT.
Mississippi State dropped its most recent game to Alabama, 72-49, on Friday. Tolu Smith was its high scorer with 17 points. Pittsburgh dropped its previous game to Duke, 96-69, on Thursday. Nike Sibande was its leading scorer with 17 points.
When is Mississippi State vs. Pittsburgh and when does it start?
This matchup between the Bulldogs and Panthers will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 9:10 PM ET.
Where to Watch Mississippi State vs. Pittsburgh
The Bulldogs and Panthers will hit the court at University of Dayton Arena for this matchup on March 14, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on truT.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Game Preview
Mississippi State Stats, Odds & Insights
Mississippi State outscores opponents by 4.9 points per game (scoring 65.9 per game to rank 321st in college basketball while allowing 61.0 per contest to rank 10th in college basketball) and has a +162 scoring differential overall.
The Bulldogs put up only 4.6 fewer points than the Panthers concede (70.5).
Mississippi State knocks down 5.2 three-pointers per game (347th in college basketball) at a 26.6% rate (363rd in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 per contest its opponents make while shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc.
The Bulldogs are averaging 69.6 points per game this season at home, which is 6.5 more points than they’re averaging in road games (63.1).
Mississippi State has seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 66.8 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.9 points more than the 65.9 it has scored this season.
Pittsburgh Stats, Odds & Insights
Pittsburgh’s +186 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.6 points per game) is a result of putting up 76.1 points per game (77th in college basketball) while giving up 70.5 per outing (190th in college basketball).
The Panthers average 76.1 points, 15.1 more than the Bulldogs give up.
Pittsburgh connects on 9.2 three-pointers per game (31st in college basketball), 1.4 more than its opponents. It shoots 36.0% from deep (82nd in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 33.4%.
At home the Panthers are putting up 77.8 points per game, 2.4 more than they are averaging on the road (75.4).
Pittsburgh has fared better offensively over its past 10 games, compiling 81.3 points per contest, 5.2 more than its season average of 76.1.
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolu Smith | 33 | 15.8 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Shakeel Moore | 31 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| D.J Jeffries | 33 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Dashawn Davis | 30 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Cameron Matthews | 33 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Panthers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamarius Burton | 31 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Blake Hinson | 33 | 15.5 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Nelly Cummings | 33 | 11.1 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Greg Elliott | 33 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Nike Sibande | 33 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
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