Ole Miss sweeps LSU in wild series finale

Rebels' resilience on display with series victory over SEC rival

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:01pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract college baseball game, with overlapping planes of navy blue, red, and white representing the competing teams of Ole Miss and LSU.Ole Miss baseball's series sweep of SEC rival LSU showcases the Rebels' resilience and ability to compete at the highest level of conference play.Oxford Today

Ole Miss completed a series sweep of LSU with a dominant performance in the final game, led by a strong outing from redshirt sophomore pitcher Taylor Rabe who held LSU hitless for the first six innings. The Rebels have shown their resolve in recent series, including a tough series against in-state rival Mississippi State.

Why it matters

This series sweep over LSU is an important conference win for Ole Miss as they look to make a push in SEC play. The Rebels have demonstrated their ability to bounce back from tough series and compete against top conference opponents.

The details

Rabe held LSU hitless through the first six innings, retiring the first 11 batters he faced. Ole Miss was able to build a lead and hold on for the victory, completing the series sweep over their SEC rival LSU.

  • On Sunday, April 13, 2026, Ole Miss defeated LSU in the series finale.

The players

Taylor Rabe

A redshirt sophomore pitcher for the Ole Miss Rebels who held LSU hitless for the first six innings of the game.

Ole Miss Rebels

The baseball team from the University of Mississippi that completed a series sweep over SEC rival LSU.

LSU

The baseball team from Louisiana State University, who were swept by Ole Miss in the series.

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What they’re saying

“I wish I could have been a little bit sharper there at the end ... It was a tough way to go out.”

— Taylor Rabe, Ole Miss Pitcher

What’s next

Ole Miss will look to build on this series sweep as they continue SEC play, facing another tough conference opponent in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Ole Miss has demonstrated their resilience and ability to compete against top SEC teams, sweeping LSU after a tough series against in-state rival Mississippi State. This series win positions the Rebels well as they look to make a push in the SEC standings.