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Big night from Hubbard not enough to fuel Mississippi State to home win over No. 16 Kentucky

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3 months ago

February 27, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-02-27 23:03:06

SUMMARY: In a thrilling game, Mississippi State narrowly lost 91-89 to Kentucky despite Josh Hubbard's 34 points. The Bulldogs led at halftime, but Kentucky's strong second-half performance, led by Reed Sheppard's 32 points, tipped the scales. Mississippi State's tactical fouling strategy nearly paid off, but a late turnover sealed their fate. Tolu Smith also starred for the Bulldogs with a double-double. Despite the loss, Mississippi State remains in a favorable position for the NCAA Tournament and will face Auburn next in a bid to improve their standing.

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Mississippi State baseball unable to hold lead, falls to Virginia 5-4

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10 hours ago

June 1, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-06-01 21:13:08

SUMMARY: In a crucial Charlottesville Regional game, Mississippi State narrowly missed taking Virginia into extra innings due to a botched double-play by second baseman Amani Larry. Virginia took an early 2-0 lead, countered by a three-run homer from Mississippi State's Hunter Hines. Despite strong pitching from Jurrangelo Cijntje, the game was tied in the seventh. In the ninth, Virginia capitalized on a ground-rule double and ensuing errors to win. Mississippi State faces St. John's in an elimination game, with the winner needing two victories against Virginia to advance. The Cavaliers need just one more win for a super regional spot.

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Mazza tosses shutout to advance Southern Miss in Knoxville Regional

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16 hours ago

June 1, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-06-01 15:10:53

SUMMARY: Southern Miss secured a 6-0 victory over Northern Kentucky in the Knoxville Regional losers' bracket, thanks to Niko Mazza's complete game, two-hit shutout. Following a disappointing performance against Indiana, Mazza (9-3) threw 120 pitches, allowed just two hits and two walks, and struck out eight. Davis Gillespie's two-run home run started the scoring, followed by key hits from Nick Monistere and Braden Luke. Coach Christian Ostrander expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back. Slade Wilks extended his hitting streak to 34 games. Southern Miss (42-19) will play the loser of the Indiana-Tennessee game next.

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Mississippi State walks off St. John’s 5-2 in game one of Charlottesville Regional

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1 day ago

May 31, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-31 21:47:49

SUMMARY: The Mississippi State baseball team, known as the “cardiac dawgs,” won an extra-innings thriller against St. John's in the Charlottesville Regional opener. Dakota Jordan broke out of a slump to hit a game-winning homer in the 10th inning, securing a 5-2 victory. Earlier, Logan Kohler's two-run shot gave the Bulldogs an early lead, but St. John's tied it up in the fourth. Pitcher Khal Stephen struck out 10 and allowed two runs over eight innings, while closer Tyler Davis earned the win. Mississippi State advances to face top-seeded Virginia, with the game available on ESPN+ and SuperTalk Mississippi stations.

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