Mississippi State women's basketball is making their return to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs are a 9-seed, and they'll face 8-seed Cal in the first round this weekend out in Los Angeles. Here's how to watch the Bulldogs take on the Golden Bears plus some notes on the matchup...
What time does Mississippi State play Cal in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament?
Mississippi State women's basketball is set to take on Cal as a part of the afternoon slate on Saturday. The Bulldogs are scheduled to tipoff against the Golden Bears at 4:30 PM CT on March 22. That's a 2:30 PM local tipoff out in Los Angeles.
What channel is the Mississippi State vs Cal game on?
Compared to the men's tournament, the NCAA Women's Tournament is actually broadcast on channels sports fans regularly tune into. Mississippi State's game against Cal will air on ESPN2, and streaming for the matchup will be available through the ESPN app. For those looking to watch the Bulldogs take on Cal along with all the other NCAA Women's Tournament action, FuboTV has you covered and offers a free trial.
Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal Golden Bears point spread
As expected with an 8/9 game, the oddsmakers are projecting a close matchup. Mississippi State checks in as a 1.5 point underdog to Cal according to DraftKings Sportsbook as of Friday evening. The Bulldogs are +110 on the moneyline while the Golden Bears are -130. The Over/Under for the game is set at 145.5.
How did Mississippi State and Cal perform against common opponents?
Mississippi State and Cal played three common opponents over the course of the season, those being Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia Tech. Cal defeated Auburn 63-59 while Mississippi State owns two wins over Auburn, 96-56 and 73-66. Cal defeated Alabama 69-65 while Mississippi State lost to Alabama 80-60. Finally, Cal defeated Georgia Tech 79-65 while Mississippi State lost to Georgia Tech 78-75.
Mississippi State vs Cal score prediction
Another matchup that looks even on paper, as the teams perform similarly on both ends of the court. Cal is a fantastic shooting team, which is always a tough thing to deal with. But I think State's size advantage at the post and their ability to force turnovers (though they tend to commit plenty of their own) will be enough to spring a small upset.
Mississippi State wins 77-74