Diamond Dawgs Climb in Baseball Rankings

Mississippi State baseball team jumps to No. 2 in Baseball America poll after dominant weekend sweep

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team has moved up in the national rankings after a dominant weekend sweep of Lipscomb. The Diamond Dawgs are now ranked No. 2 in the Baseball America poll and No. 3 in the D1 Baseball poll, up from No. 3 and No. 4 respectively last week. The team rebounded nicely after losing close games to top 10 opponents UCLA and Southern Miss, winning 8-3, 9-4, and 26-0 over the weekend against Lipscomb.

Why it matters

With high preseason expectations, the Bulldogs' rise in the rankings shows they are living up to the hype so far this season. Mississippi State is one of 10 SEC teams ranked in the top 25, highlighting the strength of the conference. The Bulldogs' upcoming schedule features several other ranked opponents, making their climb up the polls even more impressive.

The details

In the three-game sweep of Lipscomb, several Bulldogs stood out. Second baseman Drew Wyers went 5-for-9 with two home runs, five runs, and four walks. First baseman/designated hitter Noah Sullivan had an even bigger weekend, going 8-for-14 with 10 RBIs, three home runs, and a double. The 26-0 win on Saturday was the largest margin of victory for Mississippi State since 1999.

  • On Thursday night, Mississippi State won 8-3.
  • On Friday, the Bulldogs won 9-4.
  • On Saturday, Mississippi State won 26-0 in a seven-inning game.

The players

Drew Wyers

A second baseman for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who had a standout weekend, going 5-for-9 with two home runs, five runs, and four walks.

Noah Sullivan

A first baseman and designated hitter for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who had an impressive 8-for-14 performance with 10 RBIs, three home runs, and a double.

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What’s next

Mississippi State will travel to face No. 5 Arkansas this weekend to open SEC play. Before that, the Bulldogs will take on Tulane at the Hancock Whitney Classic in Biloxi on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's rise in the national rankings demonstrates the team's ability to bounce back from early losses against top competition and dominate lesser opponents. With a challenging SEC schedule ahead, the Bulldogs will have opportunities to prove they are one of the elite teams in college baseball this season.