Mississippi State shot 22.2 percent in the first half and trailed 34-16 at halftime on its way to a 68-56 loss at No. 6 Tennessee on Tuesday. The Bulldogs closed within seven points early in the second half, but the Volunteers quickly went back up by 10 and held a double-digit lead the rest of the way.

The South Carolina Gamecocks (10-9, 0-6 SEC) will look to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-4, 3-3 SEC) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Colonial Life