No. 6 Mississippi State Routs Jackson State 17-1

Bulldogs bounce back with dominant midweek win ahead of SEC series against Vanderbilt

Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:38pm

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The No. 6 Mississippi State baseball team routed Jackson State 17-1 in a run-rule victory on Tuesday at Dudy Noble Field. The Bulldogs scored in each of the first five innings, including a four-run second inning and a five-run fourth, to cruise to the lopsided win and improve to 17-4 on the season ahead of their upcoming SEC series against Vanderbilt.

Why it matters

This win helps Mississippi State regain momentum after a recent skid, setting them up well for their first home SEC series this weekend against a tough Vanderbilt squad. The Bulldogs' offense was firing on all cylinders, a positive sign as they look to make a push in conference play.

The details

Mississippi State jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning on sacrifice flies from Noah Sullivan and Reed Stallman. They then added four more runs in the second, with RBI hits from Stallman, Aidan Teel, and an error. The Bulldogs blew the game open with a five-run fourth inning, capped by a three-run double from Drew Wyers. Jackson State avoided the shutout with a run in the fifth, but Mississippi State tacked on five more in the bottom half to win in run-rule fashion.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Mississippi.
  • Mississippi State will host Vanderbilt in Game One of their SEC series on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Drew Wyers

A Mississippi State player who cleared the bases with a three-run double in the fifth inning to help the Bulldogs pull away.

Ace Reese

The Mississippi State starting pitcher who left the game early due to an injury to his foot after fouling a ball off of it.

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What’s next

Mississippi State will look to carry the momentum from this dominant win into their upcoming SEC series against Vanderbilt, which begins on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field.

The takeaway

This decisive victory over Jackson State should give Mississippi State a much-needed confidence boost as they prepare to face a tough Vanderbilt team in their first home SEC series of the season. The Bulldogs' offense appears to be rounding into form at the right time.