Mississippi State's Nikki McCray-Penson steps down to focus on health
Mississippi State women's basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson has stepped down to focus on her health, the school announced Tuesday.
The school did not provide additional details on the health of McCray-Penson, who was named as the team's coach in April 2020. The Bulldogs finished with a 10-9 record after being bounced by LSU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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