MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southeastern ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mississippi State women's basketball features a 13-player roster competing under coach Sam Purcell at Humphrey Coliseum, where the program has posted an 18-8 overall record with a dominant 15-3 home presence. The Bulldogs average 78.0 points per game while holding opponents to 65.1, demonstrating a scoring-oriented system that exploits their home-court advantage in Starkville. Founded in 1878 alongside the university itself, Mississippi State competes within the Southeastern Conference during the winter season.

Playing at Humphrey Coliseum on Mississippi State's 23,150-student campus, the Bulldogs have found their rhythm at home but face challenges in road contests, posting a 3-5 away record against a 4-6 SEC conference mark. Purcell's squad's eight-point average scoring margin (12.9 PPG differential) comes largely from their home environment, where they've won 75% of their games compared to their 37.5% road winning percentage. This home-and-away split shapes conference ambitions for the remainder of the season as conference play continues through March.

KEY FACTS

SchoolMississippi State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationMississippi State, Mississippi
VenueHumphrey Coliseum
Head CoachSam Purcell

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
4Trayanna CrispG
8Awa FaneG
40Madison FrancisF
22Nataliyah GrayF
8Melissa GuilletG
13Rocio JimenezC
1Saniyah KingG
10Jaylah LampleyG
2Destiney McPhaulG
25Favour NwaedoziF
5Chandler PraterG
33Kharyssa RichardsonF
23Faith WylderC

SEASON RECORD

18-13

Overall

15-5

Home

3-8

Away

4-9

Conference

74.8 PPG / 67.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Davidson WildcatsW 66-57
Nov 7Georgia State PanthersW 88-62
Nov 9Mississippi Valley State DevilettesW 107-43
Nov 14Jackson State Lady TigersW 82-55
Nov 21Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 62-69
Nov 24Alcorn State Lady BravesW 65-51
Nov 25Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersW 69-47
Nov 30UL Monroe WarhawksW 66-54
Dec 5Pittsburgh PanthersW 79-44
Dec 8Charlotte 49ersW 89-59
Dec 14Southern Miss Lady EaglesW 87-64
Dec 18Alabama State Lady HornetsW 105-57
Dec 20La Salle ExplorersW 85-37
Dec 28Samford BulldogsW 112-54
Jan 2Auburn TigersW 75-53
Jan 4Oklahoma SoonersL 47-95
Jan 9Tennessee Lady VolunteersL 80-90
Jan 11Ole Miss RebelsL 68-93
Jan 15Vanderbilt CommodoresL 84-89
Jan 18Kentucky WildcatsW 71-59
Jan 25Alabama Crimson TideL 78-85
Jan 29Tennessee Lady VolunteersW 77-62
Feb 1Missouri TigersL 80-88
Feb 5South Carolina GamecocksL 45-88
Feb 13Georgia Lady BulldogsW 85-71
Feb 17Arkansas RazorbacksW 75-66
Feb 20Florida GatorsL 56-71
Feb 22Texas LonghornsL 42-92
Feb 27Texas A&M AggiesL 64-68
Mar 1LSU TigersL 63-72
Mar 4Florida GatorsL 68-86

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Mississippi State Women's Basketball compete in?
Mississippi State Bulldogs Women's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Mississippi State play women's basketball home games?
Mississippi State Women's Basketball plays home games at Humphrey Coliseum in Mississippi State, MS.
Who is the head coach of Mississippi State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Mississippi State Bulldogs Women's Basketball is Sam Purcell.
When was Mississippi State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Mississippi State Women's Basketball is not currently available.