Mississippi State baseball stays unbeaten with run-rule win

Bulldogs cruise past Austin Peay 16-3 at home, improving to 9-0 on the season.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:35am

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The Mississippi State baseball team picked up a run-rule victory over Austin Peay on Tuesday at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. The Bulldogs scored in five consecutive innings to cruise to a 16-3 win, improving their record to 9-0 on the season ahead of a trip to Arlington, Texas.

Why it matters

Mississippi State's undefeated start to the season has them positioned well for a potential NCAA tournament berth, as the Bulldogs look to build on their success from last year's regional appearance.

The details

The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring in five straight innings to turn a potentially close game into a blowout. Mississippi State's offense was firing on all cylinders, as the team tallied 16 runs on 13 hits.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi.

The players

Mississippi State baseball team

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the athletic teams of Mississippi State University. The baseball team is currently undefeated at 9-0 on the season.

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What’s next

Mississippi State will travel to Arlington, Texas for their next game, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's dominant win over Austin Peay keeps the Bulldogs unbeaten and trending in the right direction as they look to build on last year's NCAA tournament appearance.