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Mississippi State Baseball Secures NCAA Tournament Spot

Mississippi State baseball team in action during tournament

News Summary

Mississippi State baseball has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, earning the No. 3 seed in the Tallahassee Regional. They will face Northeastern in their first matchup. Interim head coach Justin Parker praised the team’s resilience, highlighting their recent performances that included several significant victories. Despite a rough start to the season, the Bulldogs rallied to achieve a strong record. Fans are encouraged to support the team in their tournament quest as they aim for further success after their previous regional appearances.

Starkville – Mississippi State baseball has earned a place in the NCAA Tournament for the 41st time in the program’s history after being named the No. 3 seed in the Tallahassee Regional. The region also features Florida State as the top seed, Northeastern as the second seed, and Bethune-Cookman as the fourth seed.

The Bulldogs are scheduled to face Northeastern (48-9) on Friday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. CT, with the game available for viewing on ESPN+. Earlier that same day, Florida State, which is the ninth overall seed, will compete against Bethune-Cookman (37-21) at 2 p.m. on the ACC Network.

Interim head coach Justin Parker acknowledged the team’s efforts in making a return to the NCAA Tournament, stressing how the players have shown commendable resilience and dedication throughout the season. The Bulldogs concluded the regular season with a record of 34-21 and are entering the tournament with momentum as they won nine of their last 11 games. During this stretch, they averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game.

Recent highlights from Mississippi State’s season include sweeping both Kentucky and Missouri and securing a series victory over in-state rival Ole Miss. The team has also celebrated 12 wins where they scored 10 runs or more this season. This edition of the NCAA Tournament marks the Bulldogs’ fifth appearance in the Tallahassee Regional, with previous victories in 2007 and 2018.

Mississippi State holds an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 127-92 and has made 12 College World Series appearances. Their historical record against Florida State stands at 7-7, though they maintain a favorable 5-1 record in regional matchups. The Bulldogs have not faced either Northeastern or Bethune-Cookman in NCAA Tournament history.

For fans looking to support the Bulldogs in Tallahassee, all-session tickets for the regional are priced at $60 for reserved seating and $45 for general admission. Tickets will go on sale on Monday at 2 p.m. on the official Seminoles website, with individual game tickets available prior to each game.

Mississippi State’s season began on a challenging note, enduring a 1-9 start to SEC play, which marked the worst in program history. However, the team rallied with consecutive series wins against South Carolina and Alabama, ultimately finishing the regular season strong with a 9-1 record after the departure of former head coach Chris Lemonis on April 28.

Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs’ campaign in the SEC tournament concluded with a loss to Texas A&M in the first round. Nevertheless, the team is now looking forward to the regional games in Tallahassee, eager for the support of their loyal fan base as they aim to make a mark in this year’s NCAA Tournament.