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Mississippi State Basketball Faces Major Roster Changes Ahead

10/30/2025

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Mississippi State women's basketball opens the 2025-26 season at home against Davidson on November 3 under head coach Sam Purcell.
The Bulldogs lost their top four scorers, including Jerkaila Jordan, creating a major roster shakeup.
They added four transfers, including guards Trayanna Crisp and Saniyah King.
The Mississippi State men's basketball team, led by Chris Jans, returns only two veterans and faces nonconference games against Texas Tech and Pittsburgh.

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Mississippi State women's basketball opens the 2025-26 season at home against Davidson on November 3 under head coach Sam Purcell.
The Bulldogs lost their top four scorers, including Jerkaila Jordan, creating a major roster shakeup.
They added four transfers, including guards Trayanna Crisp and Saniyah King.
The Mississippi State men's basketball team, led by Chris Jans, returns only two veterans and faces nonconference games against Texas Tech and Pittsburgh.