Xavier Musketeers (3-0) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0)

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia; Friday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State will play Xavier at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Mississippi State finished 13-19 overall with an 8-5 record against non-conference opponents in the 2025-26 season. The Bulldogs shot 45.0% from the field and 32.4% from 3-point range last season.

Xavier finished 15-18 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference games during the 2025-26 season. The Musketeers averaged 78.4 points per game last season, 12.9 from the free-throw line and 28.2 from 3-point range.

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