
Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Eyes Breakout with Francis and Nwaedozi
Madison Francis and Favour Nwaedozi headline Mississippi State’s push for a breakout season under Coach Sam Purcell, who aims to boost shooting and rebounding.
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Madison Francis and Favour Nwaedozi headline Mississippi State’s push for a breakout season under Coach Sam Purcell, who aims to boost shooting and rebounding.

Head coach Sam Purcell introduces a new mantra aimed at strengthening the roster, improving SEC performance and securing an NCAA tournament berth.
Mississippi State's women's basketball program, which fell short of the NCAA Tournament last season after an 18‑13 record, is poised for a rebound as it heads into the new campaign with a core group of players intact.

With key returnees Favour Nwaedozi and Madison Francis, and new additions via the transfer portal, Mississippi State's coach Sam Purcell outlines the upcoming season's ambitions

The Bulldogs are banking on transfer portal talent, including Madison Francis, Favour Nwaedozi and Melissa Guillett, to push past last year's narrow miss and contend for a tournament berth.