No. 17 Bulldogs shutout Southern Miss 5-0 to remain unbeaten
Mississippi State got another strong pitching performance and added some late offense against Southern Miss for a 5-0 win.
www.on3.comHere’s the latest on Mississippi State softball:
- In early February 2026, No. 19 Mississippi State visited Starkville to host Southern Miss, with Mississippi State winning the matchup 5-0 in their home opener at Nusz Park. This game extended MSU’s hot start early in the season.[2][8]
- MSU continued its strong start through February, including additional regional games and a notable 11-0 run to begin the season, featuring standout performers like Kinley Keller and pitcher Peja Goold, signaling a potentially high-powered season.[4]
- The Bulldogs were riding a five-game winning streak into mid-February, with multiple run-rule wins and solid pitching, as they stacked wins against a mix of opponents in the early non-conference schedule.[10][4]
Notes:
- Mississippi State and Southern Miss have a short but recurring in-state series history, with MSU generally holding the edge, including recent midweek matchups at Nusz Park.[3][8]
- For ongoing updates, MSU’s official athletics site and conference outlets are the best sources for game-by-game results, box scores, and schedules.[8][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current week-by-week results, upcoming schedule, and top performers in a concise snapshot or create a chart of MSU’s win/loss momentum so far this season.