Alabama basketball vs Miss. State updates: Live score, game highlights, how to watch

Posted by author January 29, 2025 Basketball

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STARKVILLE, MS — Out of maybe every coach in college hoops, Nate Oats asks the most out of his players in practices for Alabama basketball.

Heading into Mississippi State, his requests were a little more intense. Still, the guys, especially those who needed to respond now more than ever, exceeded expectations.

In the opening statement of his Tuesday press conference, Oats said he thought the team’s last two practices were the “best two practices back to back we’ve had before a game all year.”

“We’ve been on these guys,” Oats said. “I think they’re starting to get it.”

Oats expects a big night in the Hump for big man Clifford Omoruyi and All-American guard Mark Sears after standout performances in practices before Miss. State (16-4, 4-3 SEC). The starting lineup for Alabama (17-3, 6-1 SEC) still isn’t sealed, though. Especially after Sears’ viral second-half benching against LSU on Saturday.

After the fact, Oats said the Rutgers transfer Omoruyi was at risk of being benched after halftime as well.

Players were expected to get the message that no one member of the Crimson Tide, including the head coach, is above the other, according to Oats.

That lesson will need to carry over if underdog Alabama wants to return to Tuscaloosa with a win and end January on a high note.

Score updates for Alabama basketball vs Mississippi State

This section will be updated with new information once the game begins.

What time does Alabama basketball vs Mississippi State start today?

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 29

Time: 8 p.m. CT

Location: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, AL

What channel is Alabama basketball vs Mississippi State today?

TV channel: SEC Network
Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

Alabama basketball vs Mississippi State livestream options

The SEC Network will televise Alabama basketball vs Mississippi State, which can be streamed through ESPN+ and Fubo.

Alabama vs Mississippi State betting odds

Here are the game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Wednesday:

Spread: Mississippi State (-1.5)
Moneyline: Mississippi State (-120) | Alabama (+100)
Over/under: 164.5 points

Alabama vs Mississippi State injury updates

Derrion Reid (lower body) was questionable in Tuesday’s SEC availability report, but Oats said the five-star freshman looked the best he has in practice through the stretch that’s seen him miss four straight games.

Houston Mallette (knees) and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Achilles tendon) remain out for the Crimson Tide.

Mississippi State starter Kanye Clary was sidelined after suffering a lower leg injury on Dec . 4 and was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Tuesday before the game.

Next five games for Alabama basketball

Feb. 1: Georgia, 3 p.m. CT
Feb. 8: at Arkansas, 7 p.m. CT
Feb. 11: at Texas, 8 p.m. CT
Feb. 15: Auburn, 3 p.m. CT
Feb. 19: at Missouri, 8 p.m. CT

Next five games for Mississippi State basketball

Feb. 1: Missouri, 12 p.m. CT
Feb. 8: at Georgia, 5 p.m. CT
Feb. 11: Florida, 6 p.m. CT
Feb. 15: at Ole Miss, 5 p.m. CT
Feb. 18: Texas A&M, 6 p.m. CT

Alabama basketball in the headlines

Alabama basketball made waves in the college hoops scene last weekend when Mark Sears was benched for the second-half against LSU. Here’s the latest on the Crimson Tide in the headlines:

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Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.