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No. 12 Bulldogs sweep Southeast Missouri with dominant pitching
Laila Ammon's no-hitter highlights Mississippi State's two-game sweep ahead of showdown with No. 1 Tennessee
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The No. 12 Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team swept a two-game series against Southeast Missouri, highlighted by Laila Ammon's no-hitter in the first game. The Bulldogs' pitching staff gave up just four runs over 12 innings, while the offense provided plenty of run support. Mississippi State now takes a nine-game winning streak into a highly anticipated series against the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers.
Why it matters
This series sweep against Southeast Missouri was an important tuneup for Mississippi State before facing the No. 1 team in the country, Tennessee. The Bulldogs' dominant pitching performances and potent offense showed they are hitting their stride heading into SEC play, setting the stage for a marquee matchup between two top-15 teams.
The details
In the first game, Laila Ammon tossed a no-hitter, with the only baserunner reaching on an error. The Bulldogs' offense exploded for seven runs in the first inning and cruised to a 9-0 run-rule victory. In the second game, Peja Goold, Delainey Everett, and Alyssa Faircloth combined for a 4-0 shutout, with Faircloth earning the save. Gabby Schaeffer, Des Rivera, and Abigail Stevens provided the offense in the second game.
- Ammon's no-hitter came in the first game of the two-game series on March 11, 2026.
- The Bulldogs completed the sweep with a 4-0 victory in the second game on March 11, 2026.
The players
Laila Ammon
A pitcher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team who tossed a no-hitter in the first game of the series.
Peja Goold
A pitcher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team who started the second game of the series.
Delainey Everett
A pitcher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team who pitched in relief in the second game of the series.
Alyssa Faircloth
A pitcher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team who earned the save in the second game of the series and recently became the fastest player in school history to reach 100 strikeouts.
Gabby Schaeffer
A player for the Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team who hit a home run in the second game of the series.
What’s next
The Bulldogs (26-2) continue their best start in school history and now take that nine-game winning streak into the beginning of the conference slate. With that in mind, there will be no better way to test themselves than to do it against the No. 1 team in the country as Tennessee comes to town this weekend.
The takeaway
Mississippi State's dominant pitching performances and potent offense in this series sweep of Southeast Missouri have the Bulldogs primed and ready to take on the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in a highly anticipated SEC showdown.
