Mississippi State Baseball Hosts Troy in Midweek Matchup

Bulldogs look to stay undefeated as they welcome Trojans to Dudy Noble Field

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Mississippi State baseball is playing its first midweek game of the 2026 season, hosting Troy at Dudy Noble Field on February 17th. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-0 record after sweeping Hofstra in their opening series under new head coach Brian O'Connor, while the Trojans are 1-2 after losing their series at Mercer.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between Mississippi State and Troy provides an opportunity for the Bulldogs to continue their strong start and build momentum, while the Trojans look to bounce back from their opening series loss.

The details

The game is scheduled for a 4 p.m. CT start and will be broadcast on SEC Network+. Mississippi State is 3-0 on the season after sweeping Hofstra in their first series under new head coach Brian O'Connor. Troy, meanwhile, is 1-2 after dropping their opening series at Mercer.

  • The game is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. CT.

The players

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The baseball team from Mississippi State University, playing in the Southeastern Conference.

Troy Trojans

The baseball team from Troy University, playing in the Sun Belt Conference.

Brian O'Connor

The new head coach of the Mississippi State baseball team.

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The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two programs looking to establish momentum will provide an interesting test for both teams as they work towards their conference schedules and postseason aspirations.