MSU to Face TCU in New Big 12/SEC Challenge

With the breakup of the Big East, a new basketball event has been created: The Big 12/SEC Challenge. That announcement was made today, and it was also revealed that Mississippi State will participate in the event next season. The Bulldogs,

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Renfroe Among Finalists for Ferriss Trophy

No surprise here: MSU slugger Hunter Renfroe is a finalist for the Ferriss Trophy, which is awarded annually to the state’s top college baseball player. The other four finalists are Ole Miss catcher Stuart Turner, Ole Miss pitcher Bobby Wahl, Delta State pitcher John

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FINAL: No. 21 MSU 7, Ole Miss 6 (Game 3)

Recapping No. 21 MSU’s 7-6 win over Ole Miss at Swayze Field on Sunday. ––––– • The buzz: Mississippi State (37-15, 14-13 SEC) pulled off its biggest comeback of the year, rallying from 6-0 down to avoid the sweep and remain

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MSU-Ole Miss Pregame: Bulldogs Aim to Beat Wahl, Avoid Sweep

Previewing today’s series finale between No. 21 Mississippi State and Ole Miss. ––––– • First pitch: 1 p.m. • TV: CSS • Records: MSU 36-15 (13-13 SEC), Ole Miss 35-16 (14-12) • Pitching matchup: MSU LHP Jacob Lindgren (4-2, 3.44) vs. Ole Miss

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FINAL: Ole Miss 10, No. 21 MSU 8 (Game 2)

OXFORD | Recapping No. 21 MSU’s 10-8 loss to Ole Miss in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Swayze Field on Saturday. ––––– • The buzz: MSU (36-15, 13-13 SEC) suffered a big blow today by dropping two games to the Rebels (35-16,

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FINAL: Ole Miss 3, No. 21 MSU 0 (Game 1)

OXFORD | Recapping No. 21 MSU’s 3-0 loss to Ole Miss in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Swayze Field on Saturday. ––––– • The buzz: With Friday’s game suspended by rain in the first inning, the teams are playing two

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Premature Preview 2013: Alcorn State

Previously: Oklahoma State We continue this schedule lookahead with MSU’s Week 2 opponent. It’s the Bulldogs’ home opener, and the second all-time meeting between these schools in football. It’s a gimme win, obviously, but let’s take a look at the

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Q&A: Pollorena Seeks Quality Start in Ole Miss Series Opener

When No. 21 MSU (36-13, 13-11 SEC) takes the field tonight in Oxford to open a critical series against rival Ole Miss (33-16, 12-12), senior left-hander Luis Pollorena (6-2, 3.92 ERA) will be on the mound. And he’ll be matched up

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Videos: Mullen, Ray, Stricklin Hit Tupelo on Road Dawgs Tour

The Road Dawgs Tour made its stop in Tupelo today at the BancorpSouth Center, with Dan Mullen, Rick Ray and Scott Stricklin on hand, among others. Even Jack Cristil showed up, and he looks good, by the way. I caught up with Mullen, Ray

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Baseball Notes: Bulldogs ‘Acutely Aware’ of Postseason Implications

No. 21 Mississippi State (36-13, 13-11 SEC) has a big series coming up this weekend at rival Ole Miss (33-16, 12-12), starting Friday at 6:30 p.m. We caught up with MSU coach John Cohen this morning on his weekly teleconference and

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NCAA Résumé: Strong Finish Would Bolster MSU’s Hosting Hopes

With two weekends of SEC play remaining, No. 21 MSU (36-13, 13-11 SEC) is in solid position to earn an NCAA regional hosting berth. I broke the situation down in today’s Journal, so please give that a read. As I

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