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Where Mississippi State basketball sits in March Madness projections before South Carolina game
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State basketball sits on the NCAA Tournament bubble as it enters a crucial regular-season finale against South Carolina on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum.
MSU (19-11, 8-9 SEC) has dropped its last three contests, though each game was a Quadrant 1 opportunity. Saturday, with South Carolina (24-6, 12-5) sitting outside the top 30 of the NET, is a Quad 2 game.
Mississippi State is in familiar territory after sitting on the bubble last season − coach Chris Jans’ first at the helm. The Bulldogs were among the last four teams in the field of 68 and were sent to Dayton, Ohio, to take part in the First Four.
Here’s a look at Mississippi State’s résumé and where the Bulldogs stand in the latest NCAA Tournament projections.
Mississippi State basketball’s résumé, NET ranking
NET ranking: 39
Quad 1 record: 3-8
Quad 2 record: 4-2
Quad 3 record: 6-0
Quad 4 record: 6-1
Where ESPN, CBS project Mississippi State in March Madness
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has Mississippi State among his last four teams in the field of 64. MSU would avoid a play-in game. Lunardi projects the Bulldogs as a No. 10-seed facing No. 7-seeded Nevada in Omaha, Nebraska.
CBS’ Jerry Palm agrees with Lunardi in regard to Mississippi State’s seeding. However, Palm has MSU playing in Memphis, Tennessee, against No. 7-seeded Colorado State.
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Mississippi State basketball’s 2024 schedule
March 9: vs. South Carolina (1:30 p.m., SEC Network)
March 13-17: SEC tournament (Bridgestone Arena − Nashville, Tennessee)
March 17: Selection Sunday
Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, @skrajisnik3.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 8, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
09-16-22-25-27
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
Midday: 3-8-0, FB: 3
Evening: 9-7-2, FB: 6
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
Midday: 1-8-2-5, FB: 3
Evening: 8-4-0-5, FB: 6
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
Midday: 07
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 7, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 7 drawing
01-09-12-16-25
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 7 drawing
Midday: 7-1-0, FB: 6
Evening: 2-9-1, FB: 3
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 7 drawing
Midday: 1-1-6-5, FB: 6
Evening: 5-7-8-2, FB: 3
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 7 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Story continues below gallery.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
San Francisco Dons (5-4) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-4)
Tupelo, Mississippi; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4.5; over/under is 147.5
BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco and Mississippi State square off at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The Bulldogs have a 4-4 record against non-conference oppponents. Mississippi State is 2-4 against opponents with a winning record.
The Dons are 5-4 in non-conference play. San Francisco is 0-1 in one-possession games.
Mississippi State scores 80.4 points, 11.8 more per game than the 68.6 San Francisco gives up. San Francisco averages 75.7 points per game, 4.6 fewer than the 80.3 Mississippi State gives up to opponents.
TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Hubbard is scoring 23.5 points per game with 3.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists for the Bulldogs. Jayden Epps is averaging 14.8 points and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 46.3%.
Ryan Beasley averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Dons, scoring 13.1 points while shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc. Mookie Cook is averaging 12 points and 5.4 rebounds.
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