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Mississippi State Today
By the People, for the People
Pride Baseball Swept by No. 4 Mississippi State
Hofstra University baseball team falls 0-3 against top-ranked Bulldogs in season opener
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Hofstra University baseball team faced a three-game sweep against Mississippi State University, the No. 4 ranked team in the nation, ending with a 7-5 loss in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14. Despite the sweep, the Pride showed significant improvement from last season, scoring 11 runs against the Bulldogs' top pitching staff compared to just 2 runs against the reigning national champions in their 2025 opener.
Why it matters
While the Pride were swept by the highly ranked Bulldogs, the series highlighted the team's progress, as they were able to score more runs and limit walks from their young pitching staff compared to last season's struggles against elite competition. This opening series sets the stage for the Pride's home opener against local rival Iona University.
The details
In the final game of the series, the Pride took an early 3-0 lead after a three-run homer by CJ Griggs. However, the Bulldogs rallied with four runs in the second inning, including a two-run shot by All-American Ace Reese, to take a 4-3 lead. Hofstra regained the lead in the fifth inning, but the Bulldogs answered with three runs in the bottom half to secure the 7-5 victory.
- The series against Mississippi State took place on February 14, 2026.
- The Pride's home opener against Iona University is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The players
CJ Griggs
A Hofstra University baseball player who hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the series against Mississippi State.
Christian Rasmussen
The likely everyday Sunday starter for the Hofstra Pride, who allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks in his second career start.
Ace Reese
An All-American baseball player for Mississippi State University who hit a two-run home run in the second inning to give the Bulldogs the lead.
Charlie Foster
The starting pitcher for Mississippi State University who faced the Pride's bats early in the game.
Michael Brown
A Hofstra University baseball player who singled down the right field line and scored a run in the game against Mississippi State.
What’s next
Hofstra will head back up north for their home opener against New York rival Iona University. First pitch of game one of the series is set for 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
The takeaway
While the Pride were swept by the highly ranked Bulldogs, the series highlighted the team's progress, as they were able to score more runs and limit walks from their young pitching staff compared to last season's struggles against elite competition.
