Mississippi State Bulldogs defeat UAB in bounce-back win

The No. 9 Bulldogs had a closer-than-expected game against the 22-11 Blazers at Dudy Noble Field.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:55am

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The No. 9 Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team defeated the UAB Blazers 5-3 in a midweek matchup at Dudy Noble Field on Tuesday. Despite UAB's 22-11 record, the Bulldogs had more trouble with the Blazers than in recent midweek games, but were able to secure the victory and get back in the win column.

Why it matters

The Bulldogs are a top-10 ranked team and this win helps them maintain their position in the rankings and conference standings. UAB has also been having a strong season, so this was an important non-conference game for both teams.

The details

Mississippi State scored 5 runs to UAB's 3, with the Bulldogs' offense overcoming a tougher-than-expected challenge from the visiting Blazers. The win helps the Bulldogs bounce back after a recent loss and keep their strong season on track.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Mississippi.

The players

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The No. 9 ranked college baseball team from Mississippi State University.

UAB Blazers

The college baseball team from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who entered the game with a 22-11 record.

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The takeaway

This win helps the highly-ranked Bulldogs maintain their position in the standings and shows they can overcome a challenge from a strong opponent like UAB, even if the game was closer than expected.