Mississippi St (6) @ Texas (10) - 12/2/18

[Shades]

Austin, TX - 2:00 PM ET
TV: FS1 (Ron Thulin, Monica McNutt)

Video:
https://www.foxsportsgo.com/ (tvpli)

Audio:
TexasSports.com/audio: FREE streaming audio

Live stats:
https://texassports.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary

 

[eebmg]

Should make this poll more like the ND - UConn poll.

MSST over TX by 10 or 20

 

[Plebe]

This is by far the most significant game so far for either team. Miss St. has been blowing everyone out; Texas has struggled a bit, including barely squeaking by Quinnipiac.

Texas will also be without Lashann Higgs (season-ending ACL injury) and Joyner Holmes (expected back from injury later this month).

One intriguing subplot is that former TxAM teammates Anriel Howard and Danni Williams will be facing off.

I'm looking forward to seeing this game in person

Some pregame press:

No more tears: Mississippi State takes on Texas with ample confidence
Texas faces first tall task of the season with No. 6 Mississippi State in town | Hookem.com

 

[eebmg]

For channel surfers, TN plays OK ST at 4PM at OK ST on FS1. Does OK ST have a chance?

 

[IWearShoes]

I'll just leave this here...

 

[Plebe]

For channel surfers, TN plays OK ST at 4PM at OK ST on FS1. Does OK ST have a chance?

Sure, they have a chance. Tennessee has become notorious for playing down to its competition. But Oklahoma State just doesn't have the horses this year. They lost Goodwin, Jensen, and Coleman to graduation.

 

[IWearShoes]

For channel surfers, TN plays OK ST at 4PM at OK ST on FS1. Does OK ST have a chance?

Don't know, but they don't have Loryn Goodwin anymore. She was a player.

I recall they had a good power fwd who I think is back.

ETA I'm wrong. Kaylee Jensen graduated. Braxtin Miller was an impressive young player last year. I need to watch this game. Better record it.

 

[Plebe]

Don't know, but they don't have Loryn Goodwin anymore. She was a player.

I recall they had a good power fwd who I think is back.

Their #3 scorer last year was freshman Braxtin Miller (11.7 ppg), who was selected Preseason All-Big 12 before this season. Against their cupcake schedule so far, Miller is leading the team with 18.5 ppg.

OSU did pick up a significant player in forward Vivian Gray, a sophomore transfer from D-II Fort Lewis College. She's currently averaging 16 ppg.

OSU must also get a huge rebounding game from senior forward Latashia Jones, who's averaging 12.5 rpg so far. Will be absolutely critical to limit Tennessee's offensive rebounding.

 

[DaBball]

Vivian Gray had offers from Baylor and Texas out of HS, and was ranked 45 in 2017.

 

[Zanzman]

For channel surfers, TN plays OK ST at 4PM at OK ST on FS1. Does OK ST have a chance?

Same time as Uconn who would be silly enough to surf then

 

[eebmg]

Same time as Uconn who would be silly enough to surf then

Definition of surfing. Commercials etc. Don't judge me.

 

[Zanzman]

Not during UConn ND any other game yes but not this one for this one you will be judged

 

[eebmg]

Not during UConn ND any other game yes but not this one for this one you will be judged

To be honest, the pressure of a tight game can get to me so a quick surf relieves stress.

 

[DallasBUFan]

Today is one of those day's I say Hook'Em!

 

[SECbbfan24]

Danberry has really improved, she is playing with a lot of confidence

 

[DallasBUFan]

Thus far I think if Texas has Holme's this would be an even better game. She would challenge Howard guarding her.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Texas playing well, we are going to learn today if MSST is really elite.

 

[Plebe]

Thus far I think if Texas has Holme's this would be an even better game. She would challenge Howard guarding her.

Right now it’s the other Holmes—Jasmine, of Miss. St.—who’s having a major impact on this game. 7 points in the first 7 minutes.

But you’re right. Miss St. Is already killing Texas on the O-boards and Joyner could help a lot with that.

Danberry scores on a wide open short jumper and Texas calls timeout, down 18-9.

 

[DallasBUFan]

Why hasn't Collier come into the game? I really think she needs to put more size on Howard. She has too much experience and skill. Put some height there to help challenge her.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Good start for msu so far on the road

Playing some very good defense, offense is starting to heat up. Texas doesn't seem to have an answer right now on the boards.

 

[Shades]

18-9 MSU end of first

Holmes 7 pts, 2 reb

 

[eebmg]

Why hasn't Collier come into the game? I really think she needs to put more size on Howard. She has too much experience and skill. Put some height there to help challenge her.

She just came in. Quick 3 second violation.

 

[wbball novice]

Confusing to see Anriel Howard and Danni Williams on the floor. Where's Chennedy Carter?

 

[DallasBUFan]

Where is the hand in face emoji when you need it? Collier I was rooting for you!

 

[Jmsdawg]

End of 1st qtr MSST 18 Texas 9. Defense dominating this game, I really thought it would be offense that dominated.