The Colorado State women’s basketball team is set to host Mississippi State at Moby Arena on December 20th at 5:30 p.m. This highly anticipated matchup between the 9-1 Rams and the 11-2 Bulldogs will mark the first time that Colorado State University will be hosting a team from the SEC at Moby, making it the biggest nonconference game of the season.
Mississippi State presents a substantial challenge for the Rams, boasting a NET ranking of 36 and 12 NCAA Tournament appearances. Their senior guard, Jerkaila Jordan, averages an impressive 17.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while 6-foot-5 center Jessika Carter boasts averages of 15.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Not to mention, Lauren Park-Lane contributes an impressive nine points and 6.3 assists per game. Mississippi State is currently receiving votes in the Associated Press top-25 poll.
Colorado State, on the other hand, is coming off a 77-76 loss at Long Beach State, followed by a hard-fought win over UC-Irvine. With a NET ranking of 53, the Rams are seeking to secure a marquee win that could bolster their NCAA Tournament prospects. Star point guard McKenna Hofschild has been making waves with her exceptional performance, ranking 12th in Division I with 21.8 points per game and leading the nation with 8.4 assists per game. She also holds an impressive 50% 3-point shooting percentage and is ninth in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio, not to mention her recent achievement of becoming the all-time assist leader in Colorado State University women’s basketball history.
For those interested in attending the game, tickets are available for purchase online at CSURams.com/tickets, with prices starting at less than £10.
Make sure to mark your calendars for this much-anticipated clash of the titans at Moby Arena, and show your support for the Colorado State University women’s basketball team. It promises to be an exhilarating display of talent and determination from both sides.