Favour Nwaedozi Returns to Mississippi State

0:00On March 4th, Mississippi State Women's Basketball got a big boost with Ford-favornaweidosi announcing she'll return for the 2026, 27 season. The 6-foot 3-4 was the Lady Bulldog's top rebounder at 10-per-game and second leading score at 12.2 points during the regular season. She started nearly every game, block shots, and earned SEC co-player of the week honors back in late December. Her path to start-fill was anything but ordinary. A native of Delta Nigeria, Niai Dozi, played a year of college ball in Japan before entering the transfer portal and signing with Mississippi State, last June 30th. She quickly became a standout, even inspiring a team promotional glass cleaner, bottle highlighting her rebounding stats. Fans in the program are thrilled as her return provides stability amid roster changes. Coach Sam Purcell can focus on the postseason knowing this key piece is locked in, especially with the transfer portal opening April 6th for a 15-day window.

1:04Right now, the 13th-seated Lady Bulldogs head to the SEC tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. They face 12 seated Florida tomorrow, around 12.30 central time on the SEC network, aiming to avenge a recent regular season loss. A win there sets up a Thursday matchup with Oklahoma, and with an 18-12 record, bracket experts see them on the bubble for an at-large, NCAA tournament bid. This return news keeps the momentum rolling into postseason playing. A win there sets up a Thursday matchup with Oklahoma, and with an 18-12 record, bracket experts