Preview: Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs at Alabama Crimson Tide

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — A pivotal Southeastern Conference women’s basketball clash is set for Sunday at Coleman Coliseum as the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs.

Alabama (17-3, 4-2 SEC) enters looking to rebound from consecutive conference losses after a strong start. The Crimson Tide fell 70-59 to Tennessee and 58-54 at Auburn last week, stumbling following a 4-0 start in league play. Guard Jessica Timmons has been a consistent bright spot, averaging 18.3 points over her last three games, including a 22-point effort against the Lady Vols.

Mississippi State (15-5, 3-3) arrives with momentum after a 71-59 victory over Kentucky, which snapped a three-game skid. The Lady Bulldogs’ recent fortunes have mirrored the production of forward Favour Nwaedozi. In the win over Kentucky, she posted a monstrous 21-rebound, 10-point double-double. However, in the three preceding losses, she was held to an average of just 7 points.

The matchup features a contrast in styles. Alabama boasts one of the league’s top defenses, while Mississippi State has shown high-scoring potential, including a 112-point outing in December. The Tide won both meetings last season.

Sunday’s result will be crucial for SEC standings positioning. Alabama aims to stay in the upper tier, while Mississippi State seeks to build a winning streak and climb back into contention.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. CST.