Central Michigan Chippewas (5-4) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-1)
Jackson, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan and No. 25 Mississippi State square off in Jackson, Mississippi.
The Bulldogs have a 9-1 record in non-conference games. Mississippi State has an 8-1 record against teams over .500.
The Chippewas have a 5-4 record against non-conference oppponents. Central Michigan ranks fifth in the MAC shooting 34.2% from 3-point range.
Mississippi State makes 46.6% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.5 percentage points higher than Central Michigan has allowed to its opponents (40.1%). Central Michigan averages 10.7 more points per game (79.3) than Mississippi State gives up to opponents (68.6).
TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Hubbard is shooting 46.3% and averaging 18.7 points for the Bulldogs.
Anthony Pritchard is averaging 13.6 points, 4.9 assists and 2.4 steals for the Chippewas.
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