Mississippi State softball routs Wofford in Tiger Invitational opener

Bulldogs score five runs in the sixth inning to win by run-rule

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The No. 12 Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team opened the Tiger Invitational with a 9-1 run-rule victory over Wofford in six innings on Friday morning. The Bulldogs' offense had 12 hits, including an inside-the-park home run by Abby Grace Richardson, and they scored five runs in the sixth inning to pull away.

Why it matters

This win continues Mississippi State's strong start to the 2026 season, as they improve to 16-1 overall. The Bulldogs are looking to build on their success from last year and make a deep postseason run, and this dominant performance against Wofford is a positive sign as they prepare for tougher competition in the coming days.

The details

Mississippi State got on the board early, scoring two runs in the second inning on an RBI triple by Morgan Bernardini and an RBI single by Tatum Silva. Wofford cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fourth inning, but the Bulldogs broke the game open in the sixth. They scored five runs in that frame, with Abigail Stevens, Des Rivera, and others driving in runs. Laila Ammon earned the win in the circle for Mississippi State, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing just one run.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • Mississippi State scored five runs in the sixth inning to pull away.

The players

Laila Ammon

The starting pitcher for Mississippi State, who earned the win after pitching 4.1 innings and allowing one run.

Abby Grace Richardson

The Mississippi State player who hit an inside-the-park home run in the fourth inning.

Abigail Stevens

The Mississippi State player who drove in a run with an RBI double in the sixth inning.

Des Rivera

The Mississippi State player who had an RBI single in the sixth inning.

Morgan Bernardini

The Mississippi State player who drove in two runs, including an RBI triple in the second inning.

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What they’re saying

“It was another game where hot bats and dominant pitching would get the job done for the Bulldogs.”

— Robbie Faulk, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Mississippi State will continue play in the Tiger Invitational on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a doubleheader against Georgia Southern at 11 a.m. and Clemson at 2 p.m.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's dominant performance in their Tiger Invitational opener demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, which will be crucial as they look to build on their strong start to the 2026 season and make a deep postseason run.