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Mississippi State Softball Has Historic Debut in NCAA RPI Rankings
The Bulldogs' 24-2 start has them ranked No. 9 in the first NCAA RPI of the season.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Mississippi State softball is off to one of its all-time best starts to a season, with a 24-2 record that has the team ranked No. 9 in the first NCAA RPI release of the year - the highest ranking in program history. The Bulldogs will try to beat their previous best winning percentage of .905 set in 2014 as they begin SEC play.
Why it matters
This historic start for Mississippi State softball puts them in position for a potential NCAA tournament berth and deep postseason run, which would be a major accomplishment for the program. Their high RPI ranking also reflects the strength of their schedule and performance so far this season.
The details
The Bulldogs' 24-2 record to start the season is the best in program history. They previously had climbed as high as No. 19 in the final RPI rankings in 2008. Mississippi State will try to beat their previous best winning percentage of .905 set in 2014 as they begin SEC play by beating Southeast Missouri twice on Tuesday.
- Mississippi State is currently 24-2 to start the 2026 season.
- The Bulldogs' previous best RPI ranking was No. 19 in 2008.
- Mississippi State's previous best winning percentage was .905 in 2014.
The players
Mississippi State Softball
The Mississippi State University women's softball team, competing in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference.
What’s next
The Bulldogs will face their toughest test yet when they take on undefeated and top-ranked Tennessee in their next matchup, a battle of two top-10 teams in team ERA.
The takeaway
Mississippi State softball's historic start to the 2026 season has put them in position for a potential NCAA tournament berth and deep postseason run, a major accomplishment for the program that has never been ranked this high in the RPI before.
