Mississippi State’s Annual Maroon Madness Scheduled for October 13

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – If you’re ready for college basketball, mark your calendar for Oct. 13 as Maroon Madness will officially usher in the 2017-18 campaign for both the men’s and women’s teams.

This year’s event will be held at Humphrey Coliseum starting at 8:30 p.m.

Festivities include a dunk contest, a hot shot competition, scrimmages and much, much more. Students in attendance will also have the opportunity to win prizes.

The women, under the direction of 6th-year coach Vic Schaefer, return nine players from last year’s Final Four team that posted a school-record 34 wins.

Ben Howland‘s men return four starters from last year’s 16-16 squad that advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Stay tuned for more details as they become finalized.

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