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How to Watch: Mississippi State Men's Basketball versus Auburn

The Bulldogs welcome the number-eight-ranked Tigers to Starkville.
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Mississippi State men's basketball is still searching for consistency six games into conference play. The Bulldogs defeated a top-five-ranked Tennesse on their home floor, but MSU is yet to win a true road game.

Luckily, the Bulldogs will take on the number-eight-ranked Tigers at Humphrey Coliseum. MSU has another chance for a Quad One win, and if the Bulldogs want to stay off the bubble come March, they need to start taking advantage of these opportunities.

What: Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-6, 2-4) versus Auburn Tigers (16-3, 5-1)

When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT

Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.

TV: SEC Network

Series: Auburn has a slight edge in the series, holding an 81-70 advantage. The first meeting occurred on January 22nd, 1915.

Last meeting: Auburn beat Mississippi State 69-63 last year in Neville Arena. The Tigers outscored the Bulldogs by eight in the first half and never relinquished the lead.

Last time out, Tigers: Auburn suffered their first conference loss by dropping a 79-75 decision to their arch-rival Alabama.

Last time out, Bulldogs: MSU suffered another tough 79-70 loss to Florida. The Bulldog's offensive struggles continued against the Gators and their newfound defensive issues continued.