Mississippi State rising, faces Arkansas after week off

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Mississippi State finally won its first true road game of the season and won consecutive Southeastern Conference games for the first time this season.

Now the Bulldogs (16-8, 5-6 SEC) will try to reach .500 in league play and strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume when they face Arkansas (12-12,3-8) on Saturday in Starkville, Miss.

Coach Chris Jans said the Bulldogs' wee