Mississippi State's hopes of turning their season around hinge on a crucial road game against Georgia. The Bulldogs desperately need a win after faltering against Missouri and Alabama. This game will be a test of Mississippi State's ability to overcome their recent inconsistencies and find their momentum.
Mississippi State desperately needed a victory against Missouri and fell short. The Bulldogs also desperately needed a win over Alabama, but they couldn't secure that victory either. These two home games were expected to turn the season around, but unfortunately, they did so in a detrimental way. Now, Mississippi State faces a crucial must-win game against Georgia on the road, with upcoming matchups against Florida and Ole Miss.
While those other Bulldogs have won two of their last three games, those victories came against South Carolina and LSU. If Georgia wins, they will surpass Mississippi State in the SEC standings. \Nothing went well in the loss to Missouri, but on a disappointingly inconsistent offense, three-point shooting has been relatively consistent at around a 30% clip. While this team isn't particularly known for its three-point shooting prowess, they will likely make more shots from beyond the arc than Georgia. Georgia has a tendency to commit turnovers too frequently. Mississippi State needs to be more aggressive on both ends of the court in this game, attacking defensively and capitalizing on fast break opportunities. Georgia is capable of playing at a faster pace, but that's not their preferred style of play.\Overall, Mississippi State has been a strong rebounding team throughout the season, but they have struggled on the defensive boards in their last four games, with this issue continuing to be a significant concern. It's a momentum issue for this team – it's difficult to gain momentum when you allow too many second-chance points. MSU allowed 17 offensive rebounds against Alabama and 18 against South Carolina. While they are doing a good job on their own offensive glass, it's not enough. With Newell's presence inside defensively and the team's ability to attack the boards, Mississippi State cannot get bogged down in a half-court game for prolonged periods. The offensive production has faltered, the defense has been inconsistent, and playing against tough opponents like Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee hasn't helped. The Bulldogs have a strong home record, going 13-1 in Stegeman Coliseum, with their only loss being by two points to Auburn. This game is likely to be lower-scoring than Mississippi State would prefer. It's a winnable game for the Bulldogs from Starkville, but the rebounds and free throws will likely go in favor of the Bulldogs from Athens
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