The food options at The Hump provide the basics without much in terms of signature items. Other than that, The Hump looks virtually the same as it did 45 years ago. The Humphrey Coliseum renovation plans are designed to complement the original structure that opened in 1975, as well as Mize Pavilion, the Bulldogs' practice gym and coaches offices that debuted in 2011. As the largest indoor venue in Northeast Mississippi, Humphrey Coliseum has seen its fair share of big time concerts over the years. MSU was a year removed from the Final Four and there was quite a buzz on campus. .css-1o5pw2t{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(187,186,192,1);}.css-1o5pw2t::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1o5pw2t::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t:hover,.css-1o5pw2t:focus{fill:rgba(117,114,128,1);}. If in town when the women’s basketball team is playing, I definitely recommend watching them play. Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS. 1.6K likes. Workers will also expand the concourses by adding restrooms, concession stands and redoing the teams' dressing rooms. The home of the Mississippi State University basketball teams will soon get a makeover. Men's Basketball
There’re also banners for former men’s basketball coach Babe McCarthy, former voice of the Bulldogs for 58 years Jack Christl, and perhaps the greatest basketball player to ever come of Mississippi State: 6-time NBA All-Star, Hall of Famer, and 1959 #2 overall draft pick Bailey Howell. Almost every game is a sellout, and for some of the women’s games the fans are more into the game than they would be at a men’s game. Five Takeaways from Coach Howland’s Media Session, Men’s Hoops Meets Clemson in Cancun Challenge Opener, Zimmerman Promoted to Director of Scouting & Analytics. Copyright © 2020 Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC All Rights Reserved. Humphrey Coliseum at Mississippi State University The old “Tin” Gym as it was called is currently used to house the University’s Department of Kinesiology, and is used as an indoor practice court for the tennis team as well. Contact the business for more information about recent service changes. Comparatively speaking, 25 a ticket for an SEC match-up isn’t expensive, but when it’s compared to other family entertainment options, it is rather on the high side. Incoming freshmen and transfer students should arrive by 5 p.m. to receive the Fall Convocation coin as a memento of the occasion. If coming for a weeknight game parking shouldn’t be a problem, but for a weekend game or when there is something else going on campus then parking might present a challenge. Make sure you fill up on gas before embarking, however, as there aren’t many gas stations on the road heading into Starkville – it’s more of peaceful rural drive through backwoods and Mississippi back roads. In addition, there is a Chick-fil-A Express stand selling chicken sandwiches for $6, and two Little Caesars’ stands selling pizza for $6 a slice. But during weekend games, especially against SEC opponents in January, expect The Hump to be close to sold out and loud. However, renovations over the years including the addition of a state of the art center-hung video scoreboard and the adjoining Mize Pavilion really provides a modern touch. Exterior entry plaza upgrades, office renovations and flex space for future opportunities are some of the other improvements included in the plan.