Mississippi March Madness

As of March 17, 2025, the NCAA March Madness tournaments are set to begin, with Mississippi’s men’s and women’s basketball teams preparing for their upcoming games. Here’s an overview of their season performances and tournament seeding:

Men’s Basketball:

1. Mississippi State University Bulldogs:
   • Season Record: The Bulldogs concluded their regular season with a 21-12 overall record, including an 8-10 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play, placing them ninth in the SEC standings.
   • Tournament Seeding: MSU earned an 8th seed in the East Region of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. They are scheduled to face the 9th-seeded Baylor Bears in the first round on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. in Raleigh, North Carolina.
2. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels:
   • Season Record: The Rebels finished their regular season with a 22-11 overall record and a 10-8 record in SEC play, securing the 6th position in the conference.
   • Tournament Seeding: Ole Miss received a 6th seed in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. They are set to play against the winner of No. 11 seed San Diego State vs. No. 11 seed North Carolina on Friday, March 21

Women’s Basketball:

1. Mississippi State University (MSU) Bulldogs:
   • Season Record: The Bulldogs concluded their regular season with a 21-11 record, placing 10th in the SEC.
   • Tournament Seeding: The Bulldogs (21-11) drew a No. 9 seed and will play No. 8 California (25-8) on Saturday in Los Angeles. The winner will play No. 1 Southern Cal or No. 16 UNC-Greensboro.
2. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels:
   • Season Record: The Rebels finished their regular season with a 20-10 record, achieving a 10-6 mark in the SEC.
   • Tournament Seeding: The Rebels are a No. 5 seed and will travel to Waco, Texas, and open with No. 12 Ball State.

These teams have demonstrated strong performances throughout the season and are poised to significantly impact the upcoming NCAA tournaments.

Author administrator Corinne Ellington