Things seemed different on Saturday.
The last few years of Mississippi State basketball have been a living hell. Since 2012, three different head coaches have walked the home sideline of Humphrey Coliseum. Mississippi State hasn't won more than 14 games, seven SEC games, nor have they finished higher than 11th in the conference.
Things seemed familiar on Saturday.
Mississippi State fans have always been proud of their basketball program. Beginning with four SEC titles in the 1950s and 60s, to modern times. From 1991-2009, the Bulldogs appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments, won three SEC Tournaments, won two SEC championships, and appeared in the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four.