Ole Miss Baseball Completes Historic SEC Series Sweep of LSU

The Rebels' offensive outburst and strong pitching performance led to a dominant series win over the Tigers.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:25pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the action on the field.Ole Miss baseball's historic series sweep of LSU showcases the team's offensive prowess and resilience in the face of a late comeback attempt.Oxford Today

The Ole Miss Rebels baseball team completed a historic Southeastern Conference (SEC) series sweep of the LSU Tigers, winning the final game 8-7 after jumping out to an early 7-0 lead. The Rebels' offense exploded for 32 hits over the three-game series, the most they've had against an SEC opponent this season. Starting pitcher Taylor Rabe dominated the Tigers' lineup through six innings before LSU mounted a late comeback, but Ole Miss held on for the victory.

Why it matters

This series sweep is a significant accomplishment for the Ole Miss baseball program, as they had not defeated LSU in a full series since 2022. The win boosts the Rebels' conference record to 8-7 and overall record to 26-11, keeping them in contention in the highly competitive SEC. The offensive outburst and strong pitching performance also demonstrate the Rebels' potential as they look to make a push for the postseason.

The details

Ole Miss jumped out to a 7-0 lead through six innings, powered by RBI singles from Will Furniss and Hayden Federico in the first inning, a solo home run from Dom Decker in the second, and a four-run fourth inning that included home runs from Owen Paino and Tristan Bissetta. Starting pitcher Taylor Rabe was dominant, allowing just two runs on two hits through six innings. However, LSU mounted a late comeback, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning to tie the game at 7-7. But Ole Miss responded in the bottom of the seventh, with Brayden Randle delivering the game-winning RBI single to score Federico and complete the sweep.

  • Ole Miss scored two runs in the first inning.
  • Ole Miss added a run in the second inning on Decker's solo home run.
  • Ole Miss scored four runs in the fourth inning to take a 7-0 lead.
  • LSU scored seven runs in the seventh inning to tie the game at 7-7.
  • Ole Miss scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The players

Taylor Rabe

The Ole Miss starting pitcher who dominated the LSU lineup through six innings, allowing just two runs on two hits with five strikeouts.

Brayden Randle

The Ole Miss player who delivered the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to complete the series sweep.

Hayden Federico

The Ole Miss player who scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning on Randle's RBI single.

Will Furniss

The Ole Miss player who had three hits, including an RBI single in the first inning.

Dom Decker

The Ole Miss player who hit a solo home run in the second inning and finished with three hits.

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What they’re saying

“This sweep is a huge accomplishment for our program. The team really came together and played some great baseball this weekend.”

— Mike Bianco, Ole Miss Head Coach

What’s next

Ole Miss will look to carry the momentum from this series sweep into their next game, a non-conference matchup against Southern Miss on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

The Ole Miss Rebels have proven they can compete with the best teams in the SEC, sweeping a talented LSU squad in dominant fashion. This series win showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, making them a team to watch as the season progresses.