Former Jasper Standout Sells Hits 13th Homer in Mississippi State Loss

Sells' solo shot not enough as Bulldogs fall to Florida 5-4

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:36pm

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Kiarra Sells, a former standout for the Jasper Lady Bulldogs, hit her 13th home run of the season in Mississippi State's 5-4 loss to the Florida Gators on Sunday. Batting leadoff and starting in right field, the senior went 2-for-3 with a double and the solo homer in the third inning.

Why it matters

Sells has been a key contributor for Mississippi State this season, with her 13 home runs tied for 11th in the SEC. The Bulldogs are currently in ninth place in the conference standings, making each game crucial as they fight to improve their position.

The details

Batting leadoff and starting in right field, Sells went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in the third inning. Her 13 home runs on the season are tied for 11th in the SEC, and she has 29 RBIs and a .409 batting average (24th) through 42 games.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Mississippi State (33-9, 5-7) is currently in ninth place in the SEC standings.

The players

Kiarra Sells

A senior outfielder for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and former standout for the Jasper Lady Bulldogs.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The women's softball team of Mississippi State University, currently in ninth place in the SEC standings with a 33-9 record and 5-7 conference record.

Florida Gators

The women's softball team of the University of Florida, who defeated Mississippi State 5-4 on Sunday.

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What’s next

Mississippi State will host Arkansas for a three-game series starting on Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Kiarra Sells' continued power production has been a bright spot for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are currently in the middle of the pack in the SEC standings. As the team fights to improve their position, Sells' performance will be crucial to their success.