STARKVILLE — Mississippi State basketball gave its fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2026-27 season after opening the year with a dominant 106-88 victory over Tennessee Tech on Monday night at Humphrey Coliseum.

While preseason expectations haven't necessarily been high for the Bulldogs, their season opener offered an encouraging glimpse into what head coach Chris Jans could have available this season. From offensive depth to impressive individual performances, Mississippi State looked like a team that already understands how to play together.

Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs with 25 points and nine assists, while King Grace delivered one of the biggest surprises of the night with 23 points off the bench.…