Articles by Alex Murphy
Mississippi State breaks its own NCAA on-campus attendance record
Mississippi State baseball set history on Saturday, with a crowd of 16,423 on hand at Dudy Noble field, and the Bulldogs delivered in walk-off style.
Running game on full display at Mississippi State spring game
A good turnout came over to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday for the annual Maroon & White Spring Game, and while the final score was a 17-7 Team Maroon victory, it was a time to showcase a new-loss Mississippi State football team.
Starkville tennis makes considerable strides in 2023
Starkville tennis had a strong season in 2023, coming up just short of state playoffs, but winning 12 games overall.
‘We’re gonna try to get as much good on good competition as we can’
Mississippi State football prepares itself for Saturday’s spring game at Davis Wave Stadium, the conclusion of spring camp for the Bulldogs.
Ron Polk statue unveiled
Courtesy of Mississippi State athletics Longtime Mississippi State baseball head coach Ron Polk had a statue unveiled of him outside Adkerson Plaza and the right
West Point QB Kahnen Daniels commits to Florida
The Golden Triangle has a new football commit and it’s four-star West Point junior quarterback Kahnen Daniels, who announced his commitment to Florida earlier this week.
Bulldogs’ seventh-inning comeback falls short against No. 14 Alabama
Friday night nearly was the game to break the Southeastern Conference losing streak for Mississippi State softball, but a two-run home run from Madisyn Kennedy with two outs in the seventh inning was too little, too late in a 4-3 loss against No. 14 Alabama.
New Hope tennis falls short in MHSAA third round
New Hope tennis had a tough exit to its MHSAA Class 5A playoff run, losing 5-2, to Lafayette County on Wednesday in Oxford.
New Hope boys golf win MHSAA Class 5A, Region 1 tournament
Courtesy of Angie Edge New Hope golf won the Mississippi High School Activities Association Boys Class 5A, Region 1 tournament on Wednesday at Elm Lake
Bulldog bullpen comes up big against UAB
Mississippi State baseball got the pitching performances that it has been able to more consistently put together on Tuesday, limiting UAB to three runs in a 7-3 win in Birmingham.
Three-star 2024 prospect from Alabama commits to Bulldogs
Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett added another 2024 prospect to his ever-growing list for the Bulldogs on Monday as linebacker/athlete Caleb Dozier verbally committed to playing for MSU.
Mississippi State baseball notches midweek win at UAB
Mississippi State set the tone this week in a big way to start as the Bulldogs took down UAB, 7-3, in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday night.
New Hope has its sights set on state championships
New Hope tennis continues to advance in the MHSAA Class 5A team playoffs, but the Trojans will be sending five players to individual championships in Oxford in two weeks.
Mississippi State baseball secures first SEC series win of season
It was the late surge that Mississippi State baseball has been waiting nearly a year for as the Bulldogs scored five runs from the seventh inning on to secure its first Southeastern Conference series victory of the season with an 8-4 win over Alabama on Saturday.
Right place, right time
New Hope junior Caiden Chain will be continuing his baseball career at the next level as on Monday, he posted on social media his commitment to playing at East Mississippi Community College.
Starkville Academy golf aims for North State title and more
Starkville Academy golf has turned a corner this season, posting consistent scores with a young roster of talent, but the Volunteers are hungry to make some noise in postseason play.
Starkville soccer sees more players go to the next level
The Starkville pipeline to the next level only continues to grow as the Yellow Jackets have sent more than a dozen players over the last few years to play college soccer.
Starkville Academy archery finishes second in MAIS Class 5A heading into state championships
Starkville Academy archery will be competing in a big way for a state championship in Jackson in two weeks after the Vols finished third among MAIS 5A schools at the north state qualifying match on Wednesday.
MSU takes third overall at home tournament
Mississippi State senior Hunter Logan had the tournament of his career for the Bulldogs at the Mossy Oak Collegiate, shooting a career-best 12-under as MSU finished third in an 18-team field.
Zavion Thomas ready to run it back on special teams
Wide receiver Zavion Thomas is ready to get involved in the offense for Mississippi State football, but coming off a stellar freshman season in special teams, he’s a jack of all trades for the Bulldogs.
