Dee Bost News

Mississippi State's Ravern Johnson was named the Southeastern Conference player of the week on Monday morning, which is just one more sign that junior guard is turning into a star player.

Mississippi State's second participation in the third-ever SEC/Big East Challenge turned out much better.

Rick Stansbury looking to get his Bulldogs in rhythm after their own early season bumps/distractions. Browse more photos>> Let's continue to add to our notes in the Bulldogs game file we have been putting together this week.

So just two more days to go till the Finals weeks come to and end. Bruins will get back to practices tonight to prepare for Saturday's game against Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Eniel Polynice slammed a breakaway dunk with 2 seconds remaining to lift Ole Miss to an 81-79 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday.

For Mississippi State, a team that has struggled to find its identity this season, Saturday's 105-53 victory over St.

Ravern Johnson scored 18 points and four others finished in double figures to lead Mississippi State to a 105-53 victory over St.

Rick Stansbury spent the first minute of a press conference after a 25-point win here Tuesday complaining.

Sophomore guard Dee Bost scored 25 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead Mississippi State to a 69-55 win over Old Dominion, clinching third place in the South Padre Island Invitational on Saturday.

When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville Airplay: MSU Network STARKVILLE - Jarvis Varnado said it.

Florida's Kenny Boynton had 13 points to help the Gators break a three-game losing streak to cross-state rival Florida State.

Jarvis Varnado had 12 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks to lead Mississippi State to a 75-50 victory over Texas-Pan American on Tuesday night.

Point guard Dee Bost might miss Mississippi State's Thursday game against Southeastern Louisiana after suffering a groin pull in Monday's practice, coach Rick Stansbury said Tuesday.

Although they entered the season ranked in the top 25, they have higher expectations.

Mississippi State got some quick healing from a handful of injured players and the usual strong effort from Jarvis Varnado to get its first win of the season Thursday night.

When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville Radio: MSU Network STARKVILLE - Mississippi State could be down to as few as seven scholarship players when it takes on Southeastern Louisiana tonight at Humphrey Coliseum.

Following a disappointing 88-74 season-opening loss to Rider last Friday, Mississippi State returns to the court on Thursday, hosting Southeastern Louisiana in a 7 p.m. tip at Humphrey Coliseum.

Mississippi State basketball coach Rick Stansbury has suspended forward Kodi Augustus for two games.

Novar Gadson scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Rider Broncs provided an early upset over the 18th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs, 88-74, in the first game of the 2009-10 season for both schools.

Last season, Mississippi State made a late run to capture the SEC tournament title and their 10th NCAA tournament berth in school history.