Mississippi State's Ace Reese Confident After Diamond Dogs' Weekend Sweep

Bulldog baseball star Reese says team will bounce back from tough series loss against Georgia

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:35pm

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Mississippi State's star pitcher Ace Reese is not panicking after the Diamond Dogs suffered a weekend sweep at the hands of Georgia. Despite the tough losses, including an extra-inning defeat on Saturday, Reese remains confident in his team's abilities and believes they will rebound. The Bulldogs struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, but Reese says the team's big bats will come through later in the season.

Why it matters

The sweep dropped Mississippi State out of a tie for the SEC lead, but Reese maintains that one bad weekend does not define the team's season. As one of the top pitchers in the country, Reese's leadership and optimism will be crucial as the Bulldogs look to bounce back in the coming weeks.

The details

In the Saturday loss, Reese's two-run homer gave Mississippi State an early lead, but Georgia battled back with three home runs of their own, including a three-run blast in the 10th inning that proved to be the game-winner. The Bulldogs had multiple chances to take control of the game but couldn't get the timely hit they needed. Coach Brian O'Connor said the team didn't 'hit in situations well enough' or 'pitch at the right time well enough' to win the series.

  • The Diamond Dogs were swept by Georgia this past weekend.
  • Mississippi State is hosting UAB on Tuesday before welcoming Tennessee to town for another home series.

The players

Ace Reese

Mississippi State's star pitcher who remains confident in his team's abilities despite the tough weekend sweep.

Brian O'Connor

The head coach of the Mississippi State baseball team, who acknowledged the team's inability to capitalize on scoring chances against Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“You get it done, or you don't. We didn't get it done this weekend. That's what it comes down to.”

— Ace Reese, Mississippi State Pitcher

“We had plenty of opportunities today to take the lead late in the game and couldn't get that big hit.”

— Brian O'Connor, Mississippi State Head Coach

What’s next

Mississippi State will host UAB on Tuesday before welcoming Tennessee to town for another home series, as the Bulldogs look to rebound from the tough weekend sweep.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing series loss, Ace Reese's confidence in his team's abilities shows the resilience of this Mississippi State squad. The Bulldogs have a chance to quickly bounce back and regain their footing in the SEC race in the coming weeks.