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Mississippi State pitcher Alyssa Faircloth reacts after a pitch against No. 1 Tennessee on Friday.

Mississippi State went toe-to-toe with No. 1 Tennessee for most of the night before a ninth-inning homer gave the top-ranked Vols the edge.

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Mississippi State went toe-to-toe with No. 1 Tennessee for most of the night before a ninth-inning homer gave the top-ranked Vols the edge.

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Mississippi State Catcher Des Rivera (#23) during the game between Southeast Missouri and Mississippi State at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Mississippi State hosts No. 1 Tennessee to open SEC softball play. Here’s what to know about the weekend series.

Mississippi State pitcher Leila Ammon winds up for a pitching during game one of Tuesday's double-header against Southeast Missouri.

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Mississippi State softball swept Southeast Missouri Tuesday behind a Leila Ammon no-hitter and strong pitching performances across the doubleheader.

Mississippi State Infielder Nadia Barbary (#10) during the game between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jaguar Field in Mobile, AL.

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The Bulldogs’ historic 24-2 start has Mississippi State softball ranked No. 9 in the first NCAA RPI of the season.

Mississippi State Infielder Nadia Barbary (#10) during the game between the Samford Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jaguar Field in Mobile, AL.

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Kiarra Sells homered twice and Nadia Barbary added another as Mississippi State’s long-ball attack carried the Bulldogs to a win.

Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold (#3) during the game between the Samford Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jaguar Field in Mobile, AL.

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Peja Goold carried a perfect game into the sixth and Nadia Barbary blasted a grand slam as Mississippi State softball closed its Mobile weekend with two more wins to move to 23-2.

Mississippi State Pitcher Alyssa Faircloth (#4) during the game between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jaguar Field in Mobile, AL.

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Mississippi State softball kept its strong start going with a 3-1 win over South Alabama as Alyssa Faircloth delivered 14 strikeouts in Mobile.

Mississippi State Infielder Nadia Barbary (#10) during the game between the UAB Blazers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mary Bowers Field in Birmingham, AL.

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Nadia Barbary blasted two homers, including a three-run shot in the fifth, as No. 12 Mississippi State defeated UAB 6-1 on the road.

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels in the first half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

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The Mississippi House passed a bill that would exempt college athletes’ NIL earnings from state income tax, potentially boosting recruiting for Mississippi State.

Mississippi State Infielder Carson Smith (#6) during the game between the Delaware State Hornets and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Mississippi State responded to a loss with authority, run-ruling Clemson behind Kiarra Sells’ hot streak and Peja Goold’s steady arm to secure its first ranked win of the season.

Mississippi State Pitcher Alyssa Faircloth (#4) during the game between the Samford Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Mississippi State softball improved to 16-1 with a 9-1 win over Wofford behind balanced offense and strong pitching.

Mississippi State pitcher Alyssa Faircloth throws a pitch during Wednesday's game against Georgia Tech.

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The Bulldogs took a few punches, answered immediately, and never looked rattled in a steady road victory over Georgia Tech.

Mississippi State sophomore Leila Ammon winds up for a pitch in Wednesday's game against Memphis in Starkville.

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Seven runs in the third inning powered Mississippi State to an 8-4 win over Memphis, highlighting a calm, confident 11-0 start.

Mississippi State Utility Player Morgan Bernardini (#13) and Mississippi State Catcher/Infielder Abby Grace Richardson (#2) during the game between the Murray State and Mississippi State at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Home runs, strikeouts, and contributions everywhere as Mississippi State cruised to two wins and extended its perfect start to 9-0.

Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold (#3) during the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Mississippi State softball stayed unbeaten with two run-rule wins Friday, powered by dominant pitching, early offense and a red-hot lineup.

Mississippi State pitcher Leila Ammon walks off the field after a scoreless inning against Southern Miss on Tuesday.

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Behind strong pitching and timely offense, Mississippi State earned a 5-0 win over Southern Miss Tuesday night at Nusz Park.

Mississippi State Head Coach Samantha Ricketts, Mississippi State Infielder Nadia Barbary (#10), Mississippi State infielder Kylee Edwards (#67), Mississippi State Catcher/Infielder Riley Hull (#4), Mississippi State Infielder Morgan Stiles (#24) and Mississippi State Pitcher/Infielder Delainey Everett (#48) during the SEC Tournament second round game against LSU at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, GA.

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Mississippi State completed a perfect opening weekend in Waco with an 8-1 win over New Mexico, showing poise, power, and pitching dominance from the first swing.

Mississippi State Outfielder Taylor Troutman (#41) during the game between the Wallace State Community College and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Nusz Park in Starkville, MS.

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Samantha Ricketts became the fastest softball coach in Mississippi State history to reach 200 wins as the Bulldogs swept Friday’s games at the Getterman Classic.

Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold (#3) during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

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Mississippi State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, using four home runs to power a 10-0, five-inning run-rule win over Baylor.

Mississippi State Pitcher Sara Phillips (#20), Mississippi State Catcher/Infielder Abby Grace Richardson (#2), Mississippi State Catcher Paige Ernstes (#12) and Mississippi State Infielder Gabby Schaeffer (#7) during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa

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Mississippi State softball has built a culture rooted in expectation, accountability and belief that’s pushing the program toward new heights.

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The Bulldogs were ranked in each of the four major preseason college softball polls with the NFCA's rankings released on Tuesday.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

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The upcoming 2026 softball season will see the Bulldogs once again take the field as one of the nation's 25 best teams.

Mississippi State's Ja’Borri McGhee reacts after a play in the Bulldogs' win over the Oklahoma Sooners at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Miss.

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Mississippi State used defense, rebounding, and Josh Hubbard’s scoring to pull away from Oklahoma 72–53 in a physical SEC matchup.

Mississippi State Infielder Ace Reese (#3) during the game between the Memphis Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, Miss.

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Mississippi State slugger Ace Reese earns preseason First Team All-America honors, setting the tone after a dominant 2025 season.

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) scrambles in the pocket pressured by Wake Forest Demon Deacons lineman Jayden Loving (8) and defensive lineman Nuer Gatkuoth (7) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

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Bulldogs freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor left the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on a cart, but the early word afterward brought cautious relief.