South Carolina’s fourth game (12-1, 7-0 SEC) is on the rise as it tries to continue a nine-game winning streak by visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs number 21 (8-4, 3-3 SEC) at 7pm ET on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Humphrey Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN.
Myah Taylor totaled 14 points, the best of the team, in Mississippi’s last game against Texas A&M on Sunday, but it was not enough in a 69-41 defeat.
South Carolina defeated LSU 69-65 on Sunday in the team’s most recent action, led by Aliyah Boston’s 20-point goal in victory.
Mississippi State Team Statistics
The state of Mississippi added 75.9 points per game this season, while South Carolina gave up 59.2 per game. Bulldogs are 8-3 when placing more than 59 points.
The Bulldogs hit three more points than their opponents this season, making 6.8 shots per back game, while keeping opponents at 5.4 make per game. When the state of Mississippi reaches its average of three points this season, Bulldogs are 2-2.
South Carolina team stats
South Carolina has scored 83 points per game this season, while the State of Mississippi allows 64.8 per game. Gamecocks are 12-0 when they have more than 65 points.
Gamecocks are a solid offensive rebound team this season, averaging 18.2 per game. This brand is good enough for first at the SEC and third in the country.
Mississippi state players to watch
Rickea Jackson leads Mississippi State in scoring and adds 15.8 points per game. Taylor takes a step ahead of the team with 4.4 assists and an average of 9.0 points, while Jessika Carter leads the Bulldogs with 8.4 rebounds per game and adds 13.9 points.
Aliyah Matharu is the best bet for the state of Mississippi beyond the arch. She leads the team in three feats per game, punching 1.5 treys per competition with a 41 percent shot rate from the city center.
Player statistics reflect 10 of the 12 games this season.
South Carolina players to watch
Zia Cooke is South Carolina’s top scorer, averaging 15.5 points per game. Boston is the leader in the rebound, with 11.3 rebounds per game and 14.8 points, while Destanni Henderson leads the Gamecocks with 5.8 assists per game, in addition to an average of 12.5 points per dispute.
Cooke helps increase space for South Carolina, leading the Gamecocks with an average of 1.5 points made out of three points per game, while shooting 41% beyond the arc.
Player statistics reflect 13 of the 13 games this season.
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