Mississippi State basketball: Bulldogs release 2019-20 non-conference schedule

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Mississippi State basketball has released its 2019-20 non-conference schedule.

Ben Howland is set to enter his fifth season with the Bulldogs, and they have several intriguing matchups on the schedule.

Here’s the full list of non-conference opponents, courtesy of the team’s official website:

  • Nov. 5 vs. Florida International
  • Nov. 8 vs. Sam Houston State
  • Nov. 12 vs. Louisiana Monroe
  • Nov. 17 vs. New Orleans
  • Nov. 21 vs. Tulane (Myrtle Beach, SC)
  • Nov. 22 vs. Villanova/Middle Tennessee (Myrtle Beach, SC)
  • Nov. 24 vs. TBD (Myrtle Beach, SC)
  • Dec. 5 vs. Louisiana Tech
  • Dec. 14 vs. Kansas State (Newark, NJ)
  • Dec. 18 vs. Radford
  • Dec. 22 vs. New Mexico State (Jackson, MS)
  • Dec. 30 vs. Kent State
  • Jan. 25 vs. Oklahoma

Howland led Mississippi State to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2009 last season.

The Bulldogs welcome back a few key contributors while also bringing in a top 60 recruiting class.

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