Diamond Dawgs rally late to defeat Tulane 11-7

No. 3 Mississippi State overcomes five-run deficit with nine runs in final two innings

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The No. 3 Mississippi State Bulldogs came from behind to defeat Tulane 11-7 in a non-conference matchup at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi. After falling behind 7-2 in the seventh inning, the Diamond Dawgs scored seven runs in the bottom half of the frame to take a 9-7 lead, then added two more insurance runs in the eighth to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This comeback win was an important confidence boost for Mississippi State as they head into SEC play. The Bulldogs have now scored at least six runs in all 17 games to start the season, a school record. The game was played in front of the second-largest crowd in Keesler Federal Park history, showcasing the strong fan support for the Diamond Dawgs.

The details

Trailing 7-2 in the seventh inning, the Bulldogs rallied with a seven-run frame. Ace Reese hit a grand slam to cut the deficit to 7-6, and Mississippi State followed with RBI singles from Noah Sullivan and Chone James, as well as an RBI double from Gehrig Frei, to take a 9-7 lead. The Bulldogs added two more runs in the eighth to make the final score 11-7.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Mississippi State scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to take the lead.

The players

Ace Reese

Delivered a crucial grand slam in the seventh inning to spark the Bulldogs' comeback.

Charlie Foster

The starting pitcher for Mississippi State, struggled early and gave up two runs in 2.1 innings.

Dane Burns

Earned the win for the Bulldogs after striking out the only batter he faced.

Tulane

The opposing team, had built a 7-2 lead before Mississippi State's late-inning rally.

Keesler Federal Park

The stadium in Biloxi, Mississippi where the game was played, saw its second-largest crowd since 2015 with 6,112 fans in attendance.

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What’s next

Mississippi State (15-2) will now travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas to take on No. 5 Arkansas in a three-game SEC series starting on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite an early deficit, the No. 3 Mississippi State Bulldogs showed their offensive firepower by scoring nine unanswered runs in the final two innings to defeat Tulane 11-7. This resilient performance should give the Diamond Dawgs momentum as they enter the heart of their SEC schedule.