Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard shoots a 3-pointer during a game at Florida in January. Hubbard is The Dispatch’s Male Freshman of the Year for the 2023-24 season. (Photo courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics)
The conclusion of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last week in Eugene, Oregon, marked the end of the 2023-24 season for Mississippi State track and field.
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