Baylor and Mississippi State face off in March Madness

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Baylor and Mississippi State will face off in an 8 vs. 9 matchup in the NCAA Tournament. Baylor, with 14 losses this season, aims to improve after adding key transfers. Mississippi State seeks its first tournament win since 2008. Baylor is slightly favored, with a -1.5 point spread. The game is scheduled for March 21 at 12:15 p.m. ET in Raleigh, N.C. Both teams have struggled with consistency, but Baylor has more NCAA experience. Mississippi State relies heavily on sophomore Josh Hubbard, while Baylor's success depends on its veterans. Both teams have similar NET rankings, making this matchup highly competitive.


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